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X603 YBD

2000 Subaru Forester

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

118,424 mi
Last recorded118,424 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2016
Typical for 2000 Subaru Forester102,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX603 YBD
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2016 118,424 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

exhaust corroded

Fail 31 Oct 2016 118,424 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

exhaust corroded

Pass 5 Nov 2015 802,083 miles

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

Rear exhaust corroded

oil leak

Fail 5 Nov 2015 114,164 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear exhaust corroded

oil leak

Pass 20 Nov 2014 107,115 miles

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

Fail 10 Nov 2014 107,115 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2013 100,801 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2012 85,731 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front discs worn

Pass 14 Nov 2011 70,147 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 51,863 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 40,800 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 29,155 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 19,235 miles

both front tyres tread getting low

Pass 17 Nov 2006 15,967 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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X603 YBD is a 2000 Subaru Forester in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 X603 YBD, 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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X603 YBD is a 2000 Subaru Forester, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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