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X443 JGA

2000 Subaru Forester

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

137,816 mi
Last recorded137,816 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2012
Typical for 2000 Subaru Forester102,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX443 JGA
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2012 137,816 miles

front discs rusty

rear silencer corroded

rear steel brake pipes corroded side of tank

Fail 3 Sep 2012 137,809 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

front discs very rusty

rear silencer corroded

Pass 21 Dec 2010 129,349 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2010 129,269 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Dec 2009 120,955 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 17 Dec 2009 120,955 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 9 Dec 2008 109,236 miles

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

slight play intrailing arm bush front n/s/r

Pass 1 Nov 2007 91,270 miles

nearside front inner driveshaft boot torn

offside inner front driveshaft boot torn

Pass 9 Oct 2006 75,565 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2006 75,564 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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X443 JGA is a 2000 Subaru Forester in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 X443 JGA, 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 X443 JGA registered?

X443 JGA is a 2000 Subaru Forester, first registered on 11 November 2000.

Is X443 JGA safe to buy?

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