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V358 FSF

2000 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

60,574 mi
Last recorded60,574 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2018
Typical for 2000 Subaru Forester102,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV358 FSF
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2018 60,574 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 53,719 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 45,078 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2016 45,078 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Feb 2015 38,341 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2014 32,250 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 27,809 miles

rear exhaust badly corroded

slight play steering rack

suspect slight bind osf brake

front brake hoses corroded

Pass 11 Jan 2012 27,062 miles

exhaust corroded and noisy

front brake discs face edge corroded

front brake hoses corroded

fuel tank and straps corroded

rear trailing arm bushes perished

slight play steering rack

some dents and scratches

Pass 5 Jan 2011 25,646 miles

both front brake pipes corroded

slight play steering rack

Pass 5 Jan 2010 23,427 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2010 23,427 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake pipes corroded at ends

couple dents scratches

slight play steering

Pass 9 Jan 2009 22,262 miles

osr & both front to rear brake pipes corroded at ends

play steering rack

rear wiper torn

Pass 9 Jan 2008 21,109 miles

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

gearbox slightly damp

osf brake disc corroded

rear exhaust badly corroded

slight play in steering

tyres 2057015h

Pass 15 Jan 2007 18,952 miles

rear exhaust badly corroded

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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V358 FSF is a 2000 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 V358 FSF, 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 V358 FSF registered?

V358 FSF is a 2000 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 February 2000.

Is V358 FSF safe to buy?

The MOT history for V358 FSF shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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