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X538 HAE

2000 Subaru Forester

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2019
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

206,151 mi
Last recorded206,151 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2018
Typical for 2000 Subaru Forester102,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX538 HAE
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2018 206,151 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

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

eml light on dash

Pass 6 Jul 2016 186,249 miles

Nearside Front wing mirror temp repair

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both worn inner edge and perished (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Aug 2014 154,982 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 136,425 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 123,323 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 112,510 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2010 101,659 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2009 92,999 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

plastic covers prevent examination of outer sill panels

Pass 28 Jul 2008 82,114 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

outer sills have plastic covers over them canot check sills

Pass 6 Aug 2007 73,989 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

outer sills have plastic covers fitted over can not check sills

rear silencer box outer skin corroded

small stone chips front screen

Pass 8 Dec 2006 68,342 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2006 68,342 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 13 Dec 2005 60,359 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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X538 HAE is a 2000 Subaru Forester in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 X538 HAE, 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 X538 HAE registered?

X538 HAE is a 2000 Subaru Forester, first registered on 21 December 2000.

Is X538 HAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for X538 HAE shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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