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X287 DNT

2000 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

119,006 mi
Last recorded119,006 miles
Recorded on18 May 2016
Typical for 2000 Subaru Forester102,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX287 DNT
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 May 2016 119,006 miles

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

all outer anti-roll bar linkage bushes slightly worn

rear radius arm front bushes slightly deteriorated

Fail 13 May 2016 119,005 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases clamp loose (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

all outer anti-roll bar linkage bushes slightly worn

rear radius arm front bushes slightly deteriorated

Pass 7 May 2015 110,015 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear diff support bushes worn

rear subframe corroded

Fail 6 May 2015 110,015 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear diff support bushes worn

rear subframe corroded

Pass 9 Jun 2014 104,650 miles

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2012 97,615 miles

Rear Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

Fail 29 Aug 2012 97,589 miles

Front Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2011 87,583 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Aug 2010 83,519 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2009 76,975 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 68,994 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 30 Jul 2008 68,994 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 8 Aug 2007 60,636 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 8 Aug 2007 60,636 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2006 46,475 miles

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 14 Aug 2006 46,475 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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X287 DNT is a 2000 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 X287 DNT, 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 X287 DNT registered?

X287 DNT is a 2000 Subaru Forester, first registered on 18 September 2000.

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