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X638 KOE

2000 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

97,334 mi
Last recorded97,334 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2015
Typical for 2000 Subaru Forester102,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX638 KOE
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2015 97,334 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2015 97,208 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 94,387 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2014 94,364 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 14 Mar 2013 91,322 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 87,163 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2011 79,051 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2011 79,051 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 73,800 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 67,289 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2009 67,289 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2008 59,576 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 52,285 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2007 52,285 miles

Nearside Front Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2)

Nearside Rear Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2)

Offside Front Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2)

Offside Rear Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2)

Pass 31 Oct 2006 49,673 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2005 41,153 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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X638 KOE is a 2000 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 X638 KOE, 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 X638 KOE registered?

X638 KOE is a 2000 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 November 2000.

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