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X502 EPP

2000 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2024
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

144,448 mi
Last recorded144,448 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2023
Typical for 2000 Subaru Forester102,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX502 EPP
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2023 144,448 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 31 Aug 2022 143,597 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2021 143,038 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 142,303 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 141,241 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 139,680 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 138,241 miles

both rear tyres close to wear bars. re-check in 4-5k

Pass 30 Aug 2016 133,676 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear lamp unit condensated

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

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 22 Aug 2016 133,676 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear lamp unit condensated

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

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2015 129,251 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 6 Sep 2014 124,268 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 114,645 miles

battery showing signs of age

Fail 22 Aug 2013 114,645 miles

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

battery showing signs of age

Pass 7 Sep 2012 104,486 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

damage to n/s/r of vehicle

n/s/f inner cv gaitor split

n/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge and cracking

rear exhaust system corroded

Fail 1 Sep 2012 104,480 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

damage to n/s/r of vehicle

n/s/f inner cv gaitor split

n/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge

o/s/f brake binding slightly

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge and cracking

rear exhaust system corroded

Pass 12 Aug 2011 90,540 miles

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

all 4 tyres starting to crack

both rear coil springs slightly corroded

damage to n/s/r corner of vehicle

front brake discs slightly worn

inner front brake pads close to screamers. re-check 2-3k

n/s/f inner c.v gaitor split

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge and close to wear bars

n/s/r tyre wearing outer edge

o/s/f tyre close to wear bars

re-check all 4 tyres 2-3k

Pass 27 Aug 2010 76,188 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 62,989 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 55,693 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 46,902 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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X502 EPP is a 2000 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 X502 EPP, 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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X502 EPP is a 2000 Subaru Forester, first registered on 7 September 2000.

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