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X281 AJA

2000 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

163,193 mi
Last recorded163,193 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2012
Typical for 2000 Subaru Forester102,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX281 AJA
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2012 163,193 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2011 154,635 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 145,669 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 15 Jun 2009 129,049 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 118,570 miles

cat fitted at time of test

Pass 13 Jun 2007 113,383 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2007 115,383 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Jun 2006 105,195 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2006 105,188 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 12 Jul 2005 93,082 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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X281 AJA is a 2000 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 X281 AJA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X281 AJA registered?

X281 AJA is a 2000 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 September 2000.

Is X281 AJA safe to buy?

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