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W287 VGK

2000 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

200,905 mi
Last recorded200,905 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2015
Typical for 2000 Subaru Forester102,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW287 VGK
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2015 200,905 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 193,580 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 183,950 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2013 183,950 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 19 Jun 2012 169,895 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 160,584 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2011 160,579 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Pass 23 Jun 2010 148,450 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2010 148,444 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2009 133,960 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 29 Jun 2009 133,960 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Pass 24 Jun 2008 121,986 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2007 105,635 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2006 88,557 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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W287 VGK 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 71.4%.

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 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 W287 VGK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W287 VGK registered?

W287 VGK is a 2000 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 July 2000.

Is W287 VGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for W287 VGK shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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