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X424 VDY

2000 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2025
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

197,816 mi
Last recorded197,816 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2024
Typical for 2000 Subaru Forester102,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX424 VDY
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2024 197,816 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2023 185,689 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2022 179,596 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2022 179,596 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2021 174,376 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 169,292 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 161,527 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2019 161,527 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 156,147 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2017 150,761 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2017 150,761 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2016 147,065 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2016 147,063 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from joint to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 143,027 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 134,537 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 8 Sep 2014 134,537 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2013 126,463 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2012 116,983 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Pass 17 Sep 2012 116,983 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 108,729 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 97,884 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 85,988 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 85,974 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 80,824 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 72,771 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 60,803 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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X424 VDY is a 2000 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 X424 VDY, 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 X424 VDY registered?

X424 VDY is a 2000 Subaru Forester, first registered on 11 October 2000.

Is X424 VDY safe to buy?

The MOT history for X424 VDY shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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