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X253 AHN

2000 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests25 (22 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate88%

Mileage

99,508 mi
Last recorded99,508 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2026
Typical for 2000 Subaru Forester102,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX253 AHN
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

22 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2026 99,508 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 spring (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside arm bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill and inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill and inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2025 95,972 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2024 93,541 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2024 93,508 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor near suspension arm area marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 Jan 2023 90,106 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

check engine light on

Fail 21 Jan 2023 90,106 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box rotten and hole in (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

check engine light on

Pass 13 Jan 2022 87,717 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 86,136 miles

Both front & rear suspension components showing age related corrosion

Both front anti roll bar droplink upper & lower bushes deteriorating but not resulting in excessive movement

Both rear brake hose furrules corroded

Front registration delaminating advise renewal as starting to affect digits

Rear subframe assembly showing age related corrosion in several areas-none deemed structurally weakened

Fail 5 Jan 2021 86,136 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Both front & rear suspension components showing age related corrosion

Both front anti roll bar droplink upper & lower bushes deteriorating but not resulting in excessive movement

Both rear brake hose furrules corroded

Front registration delaminating advise renewal as starting to affect digits

Rear subframe assembly showing age related corrosion in several areas-none deemed structurally weakened

Pass 25 Jan 2020 84,482 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2019 81,059 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2018 78,021 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 77,671 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 76,563 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 74,850 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 73,793 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2012 72,347 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2011 70,538 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 67,124 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 65,154 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 63,117 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2008 61,512 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Feb 2007 58,866 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 56,217 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2005 56,107 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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X253 AHN is a 2000 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88%.

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 X253 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 X253 AHN registered?

X253 AHN is a 2000 Subaru Forester, first registered on 9 October 2000.

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