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X414 VYJ

2000 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

86,601 mi
Last recorded86,601 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2000 Subaru Forester102,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX414 VYJ
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 86,601 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2025 86,581 miles

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Dec 2022 83,692 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2021 82,815 miles

nor and osf slight movement in anti roll bar link arm bushes

Pass 4 Jan 2021 81,197 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2019 80,118 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2018 78,419 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2017 77,289 miles

Nearside Rear nail in outer shoulder

front tyres worn close to wear bars

Pass 28 Nov 2016 47,415 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2016 74,711 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (5.2.6)

Pass 9 Dec 2015 71,992 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 68,774 miles

front disc's inner faces slightly lipped

Fail 5 Nov 2014 68,713 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

front disc's inner faces slightly lipped

Pass 22 Nov 2013 66,700 miles

front tyres getting close to limit

Pass 29 Oct 2012 63,629 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 61,080 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2010 58,846 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Nov 2010 58,846 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 55,125 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2008 52,437 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 48,807 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 43,463 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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X414 VYJ is a 2000 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 X414 VYJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X414 VYJ registered?

X414 VYJ is a 2000 Subaru Forester, first registered on 21 November 2000.

Is X414 VYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for X414 VYJ shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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