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X763 AKU

2000 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

125,247 mi
Last recorded125,247 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2015
Typical for 2000 Subaru Forester102,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX763 AKU
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2015 125,247 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2015 125,247 miles

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 121,394 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

some corrosion on suspension components but serviceable

Pass 11 Sep 2013 117,957 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Sep 2012 114,079 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 18 Sep 2012 114,079 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 19 Sep 2011 109,732 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 19 Sep 2011 109,732 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Sep 2010 104,147 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 17 Sep 2010 104,147 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2009 89,120 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2009 149,358 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2008 132,515 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2008 132,488 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2007 115,343 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2007 115,343 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2006 96,135 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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X763 AKU is a 2000 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 X763 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 X763 AKU registered?

X763 AKU is a 2000 Subaru Forester, first registered on 18 September 2000.

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