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X746 AEL

2000 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

173,524 mi
Last recorded173,524 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2014
Typical for 2000 Subaru Forester102,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX746 AEL
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2014 173,524 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2013 166,466 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 28 Nov 2012 158,753 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

covers fitted to outer sills

n/s/f chassis dented

rear floors/chassis has slight corrosion

Pass 28 Nov 2011 150,405 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2010 141,561 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Nov 2009 134,463 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2008 124,967 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2007 117,600 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 7 Nov 2007 117,600 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 107,802 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2006 107,802 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Plastic sill covers hiding testable items

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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X746 AEL is a 2000 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 X746 AEL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X746 AEL registered?

X746 AEL is a 2000 Subaru Forester, first registered on 6 October 2000.

Is X746 AEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for X746 AEL shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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