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W178 XCS

2000 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

163,782 mi
Last recorded163,782 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2014
Typical for 2000 Subaru Forester102,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW178 XCS
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2014 163,782 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 May 2013 153,260 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 144,484 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 130,949 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 120,070 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 29 Apr 2009 108,061 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 99,567 miles
Fail 2 May 2008 99,567 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 6 Mar 2007 87,488 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 76,952 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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W178 XCS is a 2000 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 W178 XCS, 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 W178 XCS registered?

W178 XCS is a 2000 Subaru Forester, first registered on 20 April 2000.

Is W178 XCS safe to buy?

The MOT history for W178 XCS shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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