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X872 FTR

2000 Subaru Forester

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

77,790 mi
Last recorded77,790 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2000 Subaru Forester102,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX872 FTR
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 77,790 miles

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both have small pin holes (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

stone chip screen

vehicle very dirty all round

Pass 20 Nov 2024 73,459 miles

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

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

Offside Rear tail light has slight condensation

Pass 8 Dec 2023 70,020 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2023 70,020 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Oct 2023 69,996 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm plus cracking (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Oct 2022 65,730 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Oct 2022 65,730 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2021 61,512 miles

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

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

Steering column universal joint has slight corrosion

Fail 4 Oct 2021 61,512 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

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

Steering column universal joint has slight corrosion

Pass 24 Sep 2020 58,349 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 56,395 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2018 54,064 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2017 52,114 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Fail 4 Oct 2017 52,114 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2016 49,964 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 47,093 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 43,077 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 40,834 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 39,022 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 37,386 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 35,341 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 32,465 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2008 30,278 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 28,330 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 27,113 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2005 24,703 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2005 24,703 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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X872 FTR is a 2000 Subaru Forester in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 X872 FTR, 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 X872 FTR registered?

X872 FTR is a 2000 Subaru Forester, first registered on 9 November 2000.

Is X872 FTR safe to buy?

The MOT history for X872 FTR shows 27 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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