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W427 VDF

2000 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

122,453 mi
Last recorded122,453 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2014
Typical for 2000 Subaru Forester102,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW427 VDF
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2014 122,453 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 116,455 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 111,605 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 104,892 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 18 Feb 2010 96,199 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2010 96,199 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2009 87,817 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 81,015 miles

Nearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 15 May 2007 73,749 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 61,857 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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W427 VDF 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 W427 VDF, 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 W427 VDF registered?

W427 VDF is a 2000 Subaru Forester, first registered on 3 May 2000.

Is W427 VDF safe to buy?

The MOT history for W427 VDF 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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