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X688 USX

2000 Subaru Forester

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

113,052 mi
Last recorded113,052 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2012
Typical for 2000 Subaru Forester102,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX688 USX
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2012 113,052 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

both sills slightly corroded

Pass 21 Jun 2011 110,222 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

rear bumper damaged

sill covers fitted

underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 20 Jun 2011 110,212 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

rear bumper damaged

sill covers fitted

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 17 Jun 2010 107,460 miles

Both front wipers smeer screen slightly

Both rear and offside front tyres cracked

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Damage at nearside and offside rear bumper

Front discs scored slightly

Front number plate deteriorated slightly

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside front sidelight dull

Rear bumper insecure

Sill covers fitted

Underside of car muddy

Pass 26 Jun 2009 105,197 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Sill covers fitted

Pass 24 Jun 2008 100,122 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2008 100,122 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2007
Fail 26 Jun 2007 92,152 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2006 84,834 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2006 84,548 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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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X688 USX is a 2000 Subaru Forester in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 X688 USX, 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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X688 USX is a 2000 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 September 2000.

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