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W454 VCH

2000 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

185,651 mi
Last recorded185,651 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2017
Typical for 2000 Subaru Forester102,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW454 VCH
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2017 185,651 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 177,651 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 177,500 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2012 165,990 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2011 152,687 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 137,156 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 121,963 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 113,040 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2008 113,040 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 9 Aug 2007 106,161 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2007 106,161 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2006 74,873 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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W454 VCH is a 2000 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 W454 VCH, 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 W454 VCH registered?

W454 VCH is a 2000 Subaru Forester, first registered on 9 June 2000.

Is W454 VCH safe to buy?

The MOT history for W454 VCH shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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