2000 Subaru Forester 2.0L Petrol · X351 BBW
2000 Subaru Forester (2.0L, petrol). First registered 16 Nov 2000. Recorded mileage 221,480 miles. MOT expired on 12 May 2026.
- Make & Model
- SUBARU FORESTER
- Year / Origin
- 2000 · Export Allocation
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 12 May 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 221,480 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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X351 BBW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 22/04/2026
- 221,480 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 16 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
X351 BBW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2000 Subaru Forester (X351 BBW) between April 2024 and April 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 22 April 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (11 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Steering (6 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Tyres (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 26 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural ”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”.
X351 BBW Mileage History
- 24/04/2024207,705 mi
- 26/04/2024207,705 mi
- 08/05/2025215,671 mi+7,966 mi
- 14/05/2025215,760 mi+89 mi
- 22/04/2026221,480 mi+5,720 mi
Average of roughly 6,910 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Subaru Subaru Forester Mk1 (SF)
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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- Rear Strut Tower and Chassis CorrosionSerious
UK road salt attacks the rear strut towers and the "U-brace" front subframe, often rotting them from the inside out. Structural corrosion here is one of the most common MOT failure areas on high-mileage SF Foresters and can lead to an MOT failure or expensive structural repair.
- Rear Wheel Bearing FailureModerate
The SF is known for chewing through rear wheel bearings, which can be a difficult and labor-intensive job to replace if the hub bolts are seized. A failing bearing produces a rising drone and, left too late, can damage the hub.
- Exhaust System Corrosion and LeaksModerate
On UK-salted roads the SF's exhaust system, silencer and pipes rust from the outside in, producing loud blowing or hissing noises and potentially an MOT failure on exhaust noise, emissions or leaks. This is most likely once the car is well into its mileage and has seen several winters.
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