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X432 VDY

2000 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

158,148 mi
Last recorded158,148 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2022
Typical for 2000 Subaru Forester102,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX432 VDY
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2022 158,148 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 154,045 miles

Areas of corrosion to underside of vehicle

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2019 153,939 miles

Front headlights lens fading

Nearside Rear Inner panel corroded not with in prescribed area

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2018 153,385 miles

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

Nearside Front slight movement in anti rool bar link bushes

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front slight movement in anti roll bar link bushes

Rear rear subframe badly corroded

n/s/r inner rear panal corroded out side of prescribed area

Fail 16 Oct 2018 153,383 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Nearside Front slight movement in anti rool bar link bushes

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front slight movement in anti roll bar link bushes

Rear rear subframe badly corroded

n/s/r inner rear panal corroded out side of prescribed area

Pass 10 Oct 2017 152,954 miles

Front both headlight lens fadding

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

Fail 2 Oct 2017 152,946 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Front both headlight lens fadding

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

Pass 29 Sep 2016 152,649 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2016 152,648 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2015 149,662 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 11 Aug 2015 149,660 miles

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 9 Sep 2014 147,434 miles

Some wear in roll bar links.

Some wear in suspension bushes.

Fail 27 Aug 2014 147,433 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Some wear in roll bar links.

Some wear in suspension bushes.

Unable to test emissions.no tailpipe.

Pass 14 Aug 2013 146,253 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 144,576 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 142,314 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Sep 2009 126,497 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Aug 2008 117,960 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2007 108,346 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2006 90,008 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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X432 VDY is a 2000 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 X432 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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X432 VDY is a 2000 Subaru Forester, first registered on 5 September 2000.

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