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X769 RBD

2000 Subaru Forester

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

143,008 mi
Last recorded143,008 miles
Recorded on30 May 2023
Typical for 2000 Subaru Forester102,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX769 RBD
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 May 2023 143,008 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2021 142,420 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all rear subframe bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear brake discs pitted

Pass 16 Sep 2020 137,194 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Sep 2020 137,194 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2019 133,386 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2019 133,386 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2018 129,203 miles

rear exhaust slightly leaking

Fail 20 Jul 2018 129,203 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

rear exhaust slightly leaking

Pass 7 Jul 2017 124,210 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2016 117,656 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2016 117,932 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2015 110,902 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 107,471 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2014 107,471 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

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

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

Pass 29 May 2013 101,915 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 96,585 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 May 2011 90,628 miles

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

Fail 5 May 2011 90,628 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 18 May 2010 82,158 miles

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 13 May 2009 71,284 miles

front brake pads low

rear brake discs slightly coroded

Pass 20 May 2008 62,108 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 54,309 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 33,421 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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X769 RBD is a 2000 Subaru Forester in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 X769 RBD, 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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X769 RBD is a 2000 Subaru Forester, first registered on 8 September 2000.

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