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X343 VWV

2000 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

168,165 mi
Last recorded168,165 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2025
Typical for 2000 Subaru Forester102,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX343 VWV
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2025 168,165 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and associated suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Sep 2025 168,157 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and associated suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2021 156,021 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

outer sill covers fitted limiting inspection

rear seats folded away limiting inspection of seats and belts

Pass 14 Oct 2020 150,170 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

outer sill covers fitted limiting inspection

rear seats folded away limiting inspection

Pass 2 Oct 2019 142,575 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

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

outer sill covers fitted limiting inspection

rear seats folded away limiting inspection

Pass 21 Sep 2018 131,981 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

outer sill covers fitted limiting inspection

Pass 29 Sep 2017 117,932 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 111,032 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2015 111,032 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 13 Oct 2014 100,803 miles

both rear tyres have cuts on inner sidewall

both rear tyres worn on inner egde

Fail 11 Oct 2014 100,801 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

both rear tyres have cuts on inner sidewall

both rear tyres worn on inner egde

Pass 5 Oct 2013 86,095 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Fail 5 Oct 2013 86,095 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 28 Sep 2012 76,354 miles

n/s front inner c/v boot split

Fail 21 Sep 2012 76,273 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s front inner c/v boot split

Pass 30 Sep 2011 71,147 miles

O/S/R - N/S/R Tyres have started to crack

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

Fail 30 Sep 2011 71,147 miles

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

O/S/R - N/S/R Tyres have started to crack

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2010 63,851 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

offside front inner drive shaft gaiter split

Pass 12 Oct 2009 58,878 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2008 53,253 miles

front number plate deteriorating but can be correctly read at time of test

sill covers fitted so unable to fully inspect sill area at time of test

Fail 7 Oct 2008 53,253 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front number plate deteriorating but can be correctly read at time of test

sill covers fitted so unable to fully inspect sill area at time of test

Pass 5 Oct 2007 54,001 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 37,781 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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X343 VWV is a 2000 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 X343 VWV, 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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X343 VWV is a 2000 Subaru Forester, first registered on 19 October 2000.

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