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X809 ACF

2000 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

110,101 mi
Last recorded110,101 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2000 Subaru Forester102,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX809 ACF
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 110,101 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Nov 2024 105,225 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2023 102,585 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2022 100,460 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 97,281 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2020 91,035 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 82,090 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 75,219 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 72,197 miles

FRONT PADS LOOK LOW +O/S/R TYRE CRACKING ON SIDEWALL +N/S/R TYRE LOW ON EDGES

Pass 3 May 2016 52,951 miles
Fail 3 May 2016 52,951 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2015 38,239 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2015 38,239 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 7 May 2014 35,797 miles

brake pedal rubber

Pass 29 May 2013 35,577 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 31 May 2012 35,413 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 34,845 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 34,303 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 32,500 miles

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

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

Pass 27 May 2008 29,748 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2007 26,240 miles

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

rear tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 31 May 2007 26,240 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 26 May 2006 22,949 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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X809 ACF is a 2000 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 X809 ACF, 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 X809 ACF registered?

X809 ACF is a 2000 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 September 2000.

Is X809 ACF safe to buy?

The MOT history for X809 ACF shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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