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X647 MDX

2000 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

164,018 mi
Last recorded164,018 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2017
Typical for 2000 Subaru Forester102,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX647 MDX
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2017 164,018 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Underside corrosion on various components

Pass 12 Nov 2016 156,150 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended both sides (2.4.F.3)

Fail 13 Oct 2016 155,969 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

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)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

general corrosion underneath vehicle

Pass 21 Oct 2015 145,356 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 12 Oct 2015 145,064 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 131,680 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Sep 2014 131,680 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2013 117,982 miles

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 3 Oct 2013 117,982 miles

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

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

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 9 Oct 2012 108,285 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

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

nearside rear tyre cracking

offside rear tyre cracking

Fail 29 Sep 2011 99,488 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s rear tyre cracking

Pass 29 Sep 2011 99,488 miles

n/s rear tyre cracking

Pass 24 Sep 2010 91,457 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Fail 24 Sep 2010 91,457 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2009 85,745 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 73,442 miles

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

front bumper is scuffed

Pass 4 Oct 2007 63,062 miles

Rear silencer rusted

Pass 5 Oct 2006 52,653 miles

exhaust is corroded

front tyres are wearing on the edges

head lights aim on the low limit

Pass 10 Oct 2005 42,564 miles

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

front bumper is scuffed

lips worn on the front brake discs

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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X647 MDX 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 X647 MDX, 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 X647 MDX registered?

X647 MDX is a 2000 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 November 2000.

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