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X454 BFJ

2000 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

166,588 mi
Last recorded166,588 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2015
Typical for 2000 Subaru Forester102,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX454 BFJ
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2015 166,588 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear bumper insecure

rear subfarme corroded

Fail 14 Apr 2015 166,578 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear bumper insecure

oil leak on engine

rear subfarme corroded

Pass 7 Apr 2014 155,388 miles

headlamp lenses crazed,poor beam pattern.

panel damage n/s/f and n/s/r.

rear subframe corroded,sound at present.

Fail 7 Apr 2014 155,382 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

headlamp lenses crazed,poor beam pattern.

panel damage n/s/f and n/s/r.

rear subframe corroded,sound at present.

Pass 7 Mar 2013 142,093 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Rear body crossmember badly rusted/corroded

n/s/f fog lamp glass/lens broken

Fail 6 Mar 2013 142,089 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Rear body crossmember badly rusted/corroded

n/s/f fog lamp glass/lens broken

Pass 22 Feb 2012 132,984 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Fail 20 Feb 2012 132,984 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 19 Feb 2011 123,942 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2011 123,931 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Pass 21 Dec 2009 113,386 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2009 113,386 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Nov 2008 103,941 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2008 103,941 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 23 Jun 2007 88,935 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 71,564 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2005 69,463 miles

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

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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X454 BFJ is a 2000 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 X454 BFJ, 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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X454 BFJ is a 2000 Subaru Forester, first registered on 3 November 2000.

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