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X424 VYJ

2000 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

101,291 mi
Last recorded101,291 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2012
Typical for 2000 Subaru Forester102,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX424 VYJ
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2012 101,291 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2012 101,291 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front brake pads a bit worn

headlamp beam image not very good

nearside front brake disc pitted

Pass 25 Nov 2010 92,043 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

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

both front brake discs pitted

both rear brake discs pitted

Pass 24 Nov 2009 82,546 miles

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

handbrake travel high

Pass 12 Nov 2008 73,185 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2008 73,184 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

both front tyres wearing on egdes

n/s/r tyre wearing on egdes

rear exhaust poor condtion

Pass 23 Nov 2007 63,457 miles

front pads low; rear discs corroded on edges

Pass 28 Nov 2006 56,279 miles

rear discs slight pitted † †rear exhaust in poor condtion † †plastic seal covers fitted † †front discs worn † †front pads getting low † † †

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 VYJ is a 2000 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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.

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What year was X424 VYJ registered?

X424 VYJ is a 2000 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 December 2000.

Is X424 VYJ safe to buy?

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