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X57 LDU

2000 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

124,477 mi
Last recorded124,477 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2019
Typical for 2000 Subaru Forester102,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX57 LDU
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2019 124,477 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

advise : under body/suspension heavy surface corrsion

Fail 15 Feb 2019 124,477 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. both (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear subframe corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

advise : under body/suspension heavy surface corrsion

Pass 16 Feb 2018 119,627 miles

advise : under body surface corrsion

Pass 20 Feb 2017 114,832 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

advise : under body surface corrsion

Fail 20 Feb 2017 114,832 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

advise : under body surface corrsion

Pass 25 Feb 2016 108,670 miles

advise under body surface corrsion

Fail 25 Feb 2016 108,670 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users both (1.8.A.1a)

advise under body surface corrsion

Pass 15 Jan 2015 102,298 miles

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

advise exhaust heat sheilds corroded and slightly insercure

advise under body surface corrsion

Pass 20 Jan 2014 97,438 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 91,089 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2013 91,089 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2011 82,184 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2011 82,184 miles

Nearside Front Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 3 Sep 2010 76,372 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 72,072 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2008 65,138 miles

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 5 Sep 2008 65,138 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 59,003 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 51,145 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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X57 LDU is a 2000 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 X57 LDU, 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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What year was X57 LDU registered?

X57 LDU is a 2000 Subaru Forester, first registered on 13 September 2000.

Is X57 LDU safe to buy?

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