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X249 AHN

2000 Subaru Forester

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2017
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

119,330 mi
Last recorded119,330 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2016
Typical for 2000 Subaru Forester102,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX249 AHN
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2016 119,330 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust corroded

under body corrosion

Fail 9 Jan 2014 118,868 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

underbody has slight corsion

Pass 15 Oct 2012 113,467 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 108,022 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 99,375 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 90,618 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Oct 2008 83,991 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 76,691 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 66,014 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2005 53,508 miles

How Reliable is the Subaru Forester?

Based on 456,470 MOT tests across 33,044 vehicles.

76.1%
Pass Rate
6,679
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
33,044
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,106
Registration plate lamp not working 6,977
position lamp(s) not working 6,967
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,820
Brake pipe excessively corroded 5,429
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X249 AHN is a 2000 Subaru Forester in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 2000 Subaru Forester models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.2% with a typical mileage of 102,495 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Subaru Forester fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 8,106 recorded failures. If you're considering buying X249 AHN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Forester typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 26 years old, this Subaru Forester is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was X249 AHN registered?

X249 AHN is a 2000 Subaru Forester, first registered on 29 September 2000.

Is X249 AHN safe to buy?

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