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X281 OAG

2000 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

133,965 mi
Last recorded133,965 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2015
Typical for 2000 Subaru Forester102,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2015 133,965 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

rear no plate cracked

Pass 17 Oct 2013 118,509 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2012 105,723 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Oct 2012 105,723 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2011 89,933 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2010 72,930 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2009 55,727 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 10 Sep 2008 38,761 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 20,901 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 20 Sep 2006 20,851 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2005 20,735 miles

slight corrosion centre exhaust joints

slight uneven wear on front tyre edges

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 OAG is a 2000 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 OAG, 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 X281 OAG registered?

X281 OAG is a 2000 Subaru Forester, first registered on 29 September 2000.

Is X281 OAG safe to buy?

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