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X413 AEU

2000 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

188,105 mi
Last recorded188,105 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2017
Typical for 2000 Subaru Forester102,495 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX413 AEU
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 10 Oct 2017 188,105 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

EML On

complete exhast corroded

exhaust leaking front to rear

under body corrosion

Pass 27 Sep 2016 186,455 miles

corrosion forming on,nr,suspension prescribed areas front/rear

Fail 27 Sep 2016 186,455 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

corrosion forming on,nr,suspension prescribed areas front/rear

Pass 13 Oct 2015 189,130 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

corrosion forming underside and on components

suspension bushes deteriorating

Fail 13 Oct 2015 189,130 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

corrosion forming underside and on components

suspension bushes deteriorating

Fail 20 Oct 2014 180,502 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

exhaust corroding

suspension bushes deteriorating

Pass 20 Oct 2014 180,502 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

exhaust corroding

suspension bushes deteriorating

Pass 5 Nov 2013 175,170 miles

exhaust system rusty

Fail 4 Nov 2013 175,170 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

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

exhaust system rusty

offside rear brake pipes rusty

Pass 7 Nov 2012 163,754 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2011 135,622 miles

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

nearside inner constant velocity gaiter split

reduced damping effect offside rear shock absorber

windscreen cracked on the nearside,in my opinion does not impair drivers view of the road,strongly advise replacement

Pass 15 Nov 2011 135,622 miles

nearside inner constant velocity gaiter split

reduced damping effect offside rear shock absorber

windscreen cracked on the nearside,in my opinion does not impair drivers view of the road,strongly advise replacement

Pass 30 Nov 2010 111,532 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2010 111,480 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 26 Nov 2009 90,940 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Nov 2008 72,417 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2007 57,877 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 49,754 miles

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

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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X413 AEU is a 2000 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 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 X413 AEU, 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 X413 AEU registered?

X413 AEU is a 2000 Subaru Forester, first registered on 16 November 2000.

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