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X294 ARX

2000 Subaru Forester

Gold Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

173,100 mi
Last recorded173,100 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2013
Typical for 2000 Subaru Forester102,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX294 ARX
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2000
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2013 173,100 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2013 173,099 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Exhaust back box deteriorated

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

Nearside and offside headlamp lenses affected

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Apr 2012 159,550 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2011 143,287 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 143,284 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Apr 2010 132,980 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 121,225 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2009 121,217 miles

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

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

Offside Front Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

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

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

Fail 19 Feb 2008 108,790 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2008 108,790 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2007 97,250 miles

damage to front number plate

drivers wiper split on ends

offside wing mirror sercured with tape

Fail 30 Jan 2007 96,695 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

damage to front number plate

offside wing mirror secured with tape

offside wiper split on ends

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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X294 ARX is a 2000 Subaru Forester in Gold with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 X294 ARX, 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 X294 ARX registered?

X294 ARX is a 2000 Subaru Forester, first registered on 11 September 2000.

Is X294 ARX safe to buy?

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