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X748 AKU

2000 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2023
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

107,977 mi
Last recorded107,977 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2022
Typical for 2000 Subaru Forester102,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX748 AKU
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2022 107,977 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2022 107,968 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 106,501 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear axle bushes weak

rear trailing arm bushes

Pass 20 Oct 2020 105,309 miles

Nearside Rear shocker weak

Rear axle bushes weak

rear trailing arm bushes perished

Fail 20 Oct 2020 105,309 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear shocker weak

Rear axle bushes weak

rear trailing arm bushes perished

Pass 22 Oct 2019 102,655 miles

slight wear on suspension bushes

Fail 22 Oct 2019 102,654 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 17 Oct 2018 97,949 miles

trailing arm bushes weak

Fail 16 Oct 2018 97,946 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

trailing arm bushes weak

Pass 24 Oct 2017 94,112 miles

rear trailing arm bushes weak

Pass 11 Oct 2016 88,274 miles

rear trailing arm bushes weak

Fail 10 Oct 2016 88,268 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

rear trailing arm bushes weak

Pass 15 Oct 2015 85,487 miles

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

Fail 8 Oct 2015 85,484 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2014 79,974 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2014 79,974 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 2 Oct 2013 73,484 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2013 73,484 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 68,608 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 63,919 miles

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

front discs worn

Pass 5 Oct 2010 60,249 miles

exhaust weak

front discs worn

Fail 4 Oct 2010 60,249 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

exhaust weak

front discs worn

Pass 8 Oct 2009 54,853 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2008 49,184 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 43,083 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2007 43,083 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2006 36,742 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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X748 AKU is a 2000 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 X748 AKU, 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 X748 AKU registered?

X748 AKU is a 2000 Subaru Forester, first registered on 27 October 2000.

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