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X745 AHY

2000 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

203,634 mi
Last recorded203,634 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2016
Typical for 2000 Subaru Forester102,495 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX745 AHY
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2016 203,634 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inside pad (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 8 Nov 2016 203,571 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 191,060 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 3 Jun 2015 190,622 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

clutch

Pass 9 Jun 2014 184,863 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2014 184,863 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 May 2013 178,200 miles
Fail 29 May 2013 178,188 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2012 167,998 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 158,733 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 149,241 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 127,696 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2007 113,809 miles

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

advise n/s rear tyre worn

Pass 12 Dec 2005 94,257 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2005 93,797 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

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

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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X745 AHY is a 2000 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 X745 AHY, 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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X745 AHY is a 2000 Subaru Forester, first registered on 22 November 2000.

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