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X779 JBV

2000 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

156,028 mi
Last recorded156,028 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2016
Typical for 2000 Subaru Forester102,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX779 JBV
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2016 156,028 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2015 152,232 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 148,151 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2014 148,150 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2013 142,998 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2013 142,995 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 23 May 2012 136,808 miles

both front tyres wearing edges

exhaust system corroded and deteriorated

offside rear tyre wearing thin

Pass 18 May 2011 131,340 miles

n/s/f inner cv boot split

Fail 12 May 2011 131,340 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

n/s/f inner cv boot split

Pass 28 May 2010 126,728 miles
Fail 26 May 2010 126,658 miles

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s/f inner cv boot split

Pass 23 May 2009 119,406 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 22 May 2009 119,406 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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)

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 7 May 2008 110,312 miles
Pass 5 May 2007 104,407 miles
Fail 3 May 2007 104,407 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 May 2006 90,349 miles

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

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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X779 JBV is a 2000 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 X779 JBV, 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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X779 JBV is a 2000 Subaru Forester, first registered on 18 October 2000.

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