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X848 VVX

2000 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2025
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

96,385 mi
Last recorded96,385 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2024
Typical for 2000 Subaru Forester102,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX848 VVX
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2024 96,385 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

heavy under seal coating covering all rear suspension and components

Fail 24 Oct 2024 96,385 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

heavy under seal coating covering all rear suspension and components

Pass 1 Nov 2023 91,091 miles

Offside Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

general under body corrosion

nearside rear lens has damage

Fail 1 Nov 2023 91,091 miles

Offside Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

general under body corrosion

nearside rear lens has damage

Pass 30 Sep 2022 84,341 miles

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

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

general underbody corrosion

Fail 29 Sep 2022 84,341 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

general underbody corrosion

Pass 15 Oct 2021 78,966 miles

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

stonechips in windscreen

underside corroded

Fail 14 Oct 2021 78,966 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

headlight lenses in poor condition

stonechips in windscreen

underside corroded

Fail 6 Oct 2021 78,896 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 72,631 miles

Surface rust on all rear suspension components

Pass 12 Oct 2019 71,224 miles

All underneath of vehicle covered in slight surface rust

Pass 20 Oct 2018 66,485 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened and offside rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2017 61,281 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 58,605 miles

both rear inner wheel arches corroded

Pass 15 Oct 2015 55,921 miles

Outer sill covers fitted

Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides inner wheel arches (5.2.6)

Rear brake pipes coated with grease

Pass 17 Oct 2014 52,781 miles

brake pipes have a coating of grease

Fail 17 Oct 2014 52,781 miles

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)

brake pipes have a coating of grease

Pass 17 Oct 2013 45,789 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 24 Oct 2012 41,371 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 39,215 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 34,601 miles

engine idle speed erratic and emissions fluctuating at idle

outer sill covers fitted.

Pass 4 Nov 2009 30,239 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2008 26,974 miles

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

near side front tyre outer tread wearing low

Pass 8 Nov 2007 22,405 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2006 18,407 miles

Oil leak

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 6 Nov 2006 18,407 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

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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X848 VVX is a 2000 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 X848 VVX, 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 X848 VVX registered?

X848 VVX is a 2000 Subaru Forester, first registered on 18 November 2000.

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