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W454 RSC

2000 Subaru Forester S Turbo AWD

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

76,712 mi
Last recorded76,712 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2009
Typical for 2000 Subaru Forester S Turbo AWD90,110 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW454 RSC
MakeSubaru
ModelForester S Turbo AWD
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc
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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2009 76,712 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Feb 2008 68,710 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 16 Feb 2008 68,710 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2007 61,911 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 53,121 miles

How Reliable is the Subaru Forester S Turbo AWD?

Based on 601 MOT tests across 102 vehicles.

74.9%
Pass Rate
7,330
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
102
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 22
Registration plate lamp not working 21
position lamp(s) not working 17
Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush 17
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 12
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W454 RSC is a 2000 Subaru Forester S Turbo AWD in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2000 Subaru Forester S Turbo AWD models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.2% with a typical mileage of 90,110 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Subaru Forester S Turbo AWD fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 22 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W454 RSC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Forester S Turbo AWD typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 26 years old, this Subaru Forester S Turbo AWD is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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W454 RSC is a 2000 Subaru Forester S Turbo AWD, first registered on 17 March 2000.

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