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X938 FCR

2000 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

150,267 mi
Last recorded150,267 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2018
Typical for 2000 Subaru Forester102,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX938 FCR
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2018 150,267 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear suspension components corroded

Underside of vehicle very muddy

Fail 15 Oct 2018 150,265 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear suspension components corroded

Underside of vehicle very muddy

Pass 3 Oct 2017 144,069 miles

Nearside rear brake pipe corroding in places

Rear suspension components corroded

Fail 2 Oct 2017 144,065 miles

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside rear brake pipe corroding in places

Rear suspension components corroded

Pass 4 Oct 2016 134,636 miles

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

underside of vehicle very muddy

Fail 3 Oct 2016 134,634 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

underside of vehicle very muddy

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

nearside front tyre worn on edges of tread and perished

Pass 20 Oct 2015 126,908 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2015 126,906 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2014 116,504 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2013 105,731 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2013 105,731 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2012 95,575 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2012 95,575 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 85,695 miles

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

nearside front driveshaft inner gaiter split

Pass 30 Nov 2010 78,031 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 71,118 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 64,632 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 60,452 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 55,879 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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X938 FCR is a 2000 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 X938 FCR, 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 X938 FCR registered?

X938 FCR is a 2000 Subaru Forester, first registered on 2 October 2000.

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