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X401 DAC

2000 Subaru Forester

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

154,759 mi
Last recorded154,759 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2012
Typical for 2000 Subaru Forester102,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX401 DAC
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2012 154,759 miles

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

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

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

all underbody componance in muddy condition

non alloy wheel fitted on n/s/r

o/s/r brake disc in poor condition

offside front tyre perished

rear exhaust corroded

unable to check rear wheel bearings due to type on vehicle

Fail 4 Jul 2012 154,759 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

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

all underbody componance in muddy condition

non alloy wheel fitted on n/s/r

o/s/r brake disc in poor condition

rear exhaust corroded

unable to check rear wheel bearings due to type on vehicle

Pass 9 Mar 2011 143,531 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Headlamps poor beam image

NSF Lower ball joint gaiter adrift

Rear Discs worn

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

Rear Pads Low

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

Fail 7 Mar 2011 143,531 miles

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Headlamps poor beam image

NSF Lower ball joint gaiter adrift

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Discs worn

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

Rear Pads Low

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

Pass 3 Mar 2010 133,018 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 121,982 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 109,521 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 98,682 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 8 Feb 2007 98,682 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2005 95,862 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2005 95,862 miles

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

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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X401 DAC is a 2000 Subaru Forester in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 X401 DAC, 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 X401 DAC registered?

X401 DAC is a 2000 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 September 2000.

Is X401 DAC safe to buy?

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