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X425 FOT

2000 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2025
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

147,203 mi
Last recorded147,203 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2024
Typical for 2000 Subaru Forester102,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX425 FOT
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2024 147,203 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both sides (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2023 145,239 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2022 144,017 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 142,946 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 19 Jan 2021 142,946 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Jan 2020 141,517 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2019 140,599 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2018 139,700 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2017 136,683 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 135,604 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2015 135,593 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)

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake hose insecure

Offside Rear brake hose insecure

exhaust labelled not for road use

Pass 17 May 2014 132,093 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 112,840 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2012 100,305 miles

front exhausr system slightly blowing

rear exhaust box corroderd but not blowing on point of test

Fail 14 Aug 2012 100,305 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

front exhausr system slightly blowing

rear exhaust box corroderd but not blowing on point of test

Pass 4 Aug 2011 93,675 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2010 92,197 miles

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

Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 13 Aug 2009 86,332 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 77,996 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Aug 2007 67,566 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 57,572 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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X425 FOT is a 2000 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 X425 FOT, 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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X425 FOT is a 2000 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 September 2000.

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