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X697 AWB

2000 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

125,804 mi
Last recorded125,804 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2017
Typical for 2000 Subaru Forester102,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX697 AWB
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2017 125,804 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2017 125,771 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner quarter panel within the (2.4.A.3)

Pass 7 Jan 2016 122,668 miles

Underbody has been heavily undersealed not allowing full inspection of all componants.

Fail 5 Jan 2016 122,666 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Underbody has been heavily undersealed not allowing full inspection of all componants.

Fail 8 Oct 2015 122,664 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front (8.2.2)

Front brake discs corroded

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 11 Jun 2015 122,557 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Rear differential support has movement in bushes

nearside rear tyre cracked and deteriorated badly

offside rear tyre cracked and deteriorated badly

Pass 8 May 2014 115,523 miles
Fail 1 May 2014 115,523 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 2 May 2013 107,155 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2013 107,150 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 10 Dec 2011 97,818 miles

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

Fail 6 Dec 2011 97,818 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2010 91,160 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2009 84,385 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 77,577 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2008 77,577 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Oct 2007 70,513 miles

o s f driveshaft inner joint boot split

Pass 9 Oct 2006 62,712 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2005 54,972 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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X697 AWB 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 57.9%.

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 X697 AWB, 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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X697 AWB is a 2000 Subaru Forester, first registered on 30 October 2000.

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