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X737 BYD

2000 Subaru Forester

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

187,188 mi
Last recorded187,188 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2015
Typical for 2000 Subaru Forester102,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX737 BYD
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2015 187,188 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Apr 2015 187,188 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2014 180,008 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

slight moisture around fuel pipe, not seen to be leaking

Fail 28 Apr 2014 180,008 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

slight moisture around fuel pipe, not seen to be leaking

Pass 3 May 2013 173,821 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 159,506 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2011 153,280 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 141,078 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 121,442 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 102,854 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 88,077 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 77,997 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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X737 BYD is a 2000 Subaru Forester in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 X737 BYD, 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 X737 BYD registered?

X737 BYD is a 2000 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 September 2000.

Is X737 BYD safe to buy?

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