2000 Subaru Forester 2.0L Petrol · X376 BWP
2000 Subaru Forester (2.0L, petrol). First registered 21 Sept 2000. Recorded mileage 103,829 miles. MOT expired on 11 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- SUBARU FORESTER
- Year / Origin
- 2000 · Export Allocation
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 11 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 103,829 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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X376 BWP Key Findings
- 25 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/10/2025
- 103,829 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
X376 BWP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
25 MOT tests are recorded for this 2000 Subaru Forester (X376 BWP) between August 2006 and October 2025.
The record contains 20 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 13 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (11 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (8 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Lighting (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 42 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: “Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i)”; “Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i)”.
X376 BWP Mileage History
- 10/08/200613,393 mi
- 10/08/200715,061 mi+1,668 mi
- 13/08/200816,923 mi+1,862 mi
- 12/08/200918,647 mi+1,724 mi
- 12/08/201019,612 mi+965 mi
- 26/08/201120,293 mi+681 mi
- 28/08/201220,438 mi+145 mi
- 12/08/201321,277 mi+839 mi
- 08/09/201429,948 mi+8,671 mi
- 07/09/201535,555 mi+5,607 mi
- 13/09/201644,741 mi+9,186 mi
- 05/09/201751,496 mi+6,755 mi
- 06/09/201860,089 mi+8,593 mi
- 13/09/201860,204 mi+115 mi
- 09/09/201967,193 mi+6,989 mi
- 10/09/201967,193 mi
- 08/09/202072,956 mi+5,763 mi
- 08/09/202072,956 mi
- 14/09/202178,696 mi+5,740 mi
- 14/09/202284,759 mi+6,063 mi
- 12/09/202392,616 mi+7,857 mi
- 13/09/202392,671 mi+55 mi
- 06/09/202498,794 mi+6,123 mi
- 04/09/2025103,466 mi+4,672 mi
- 13/10/2025103,829 mi+363 mi
Average of roughly 4,716 miles per year across 25 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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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