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X358 BDV

2000 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

115,585 mi
Last recorded115,585 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2000 Subaru Forester102,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX358 BDV
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 115,585 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2025 109,137 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2025 109,099 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 8 Jan 2024 102,983 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2023 100,610 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 97,631 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2022 97,630 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 97,224 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2021 97,223 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 10 Jan 2020 96,884 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 95,855 miles

rear exhaust outer skin in poor condition

Pass 12 Jan 2018 94,249 miles

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

exhaust outer skin in poor condition

Fail 12 Jan 2018 94,248 miles

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

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

exhaust outer skin in poor condition

Pass 5 Dec 2016 92,890 miles

rear exhaust outer skin in poor condition

Fail 5 Dec 2016 92,890 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust outer skin in poor condition

Pass 3 Dec 2015 90,259 miles

Rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 15 Aug 2014 89,684 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 14 Aug 2014 89,684 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Aug 2013 88,708 miles

rear brake pipes corroding at ends

Pass 30 Aug 2012 87,865 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 84,688 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 81,669 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2009 78,098 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2008 74,168 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2008 74,168 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 68,280 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 58,964 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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X358 BDV is a 2000 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 X358 BDV, 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 X358 BDV registered?

X358 BDV is a 2000 Subaru Forester, first registered on 12 September 2000.

Is X358 BDV safe to buy?

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