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X817 ACF

2000 Subaru Forester

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

135,770 mi
Last recorded135,770 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2017
Typical for 2000 Subaru Forester102,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX817 ACF
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2017 135,770 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 130,742 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 125,366 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 121,464 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 8 May 2013 114,918 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 106,001 miles
Fail 28 May 2012 106,001 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 3 May 2011 97,032 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 89,879 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 81,387 miles
Fail 26 May 2009 81,387 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 May 2008 75,250 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2007 65,498 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 54,507 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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X817 ACF is a 2000 Subaru Forester in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 X817 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.

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What year was X817 ACF registered?

X817 ACF is a 2000 Subaru Forester, first registered on 23 October 2000.

Is X817 ACF safe to buy?

The MOT history for X817 ACF shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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