CarVerify

Free Car Check

W825 HBV

2000 Subaru Forester

Red Petrol 1994cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

180,006 mi
Last recorded180,006 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2000 Subaru Forester102,495 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Subaru
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationW825 HBV
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 180,006 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2024 176,843 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2023 175,669 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2022 170,744 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 165,644 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 162,102 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2019 158,474 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2018 151,047 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2017 143,987 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2017 143,984 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Pass 15 Nov 2016 136,890 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 129,916 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 122,729 miles

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 12 Nov 2013 115,384 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Oct 2012 107,873 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 99,525 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 92,841 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2009 85,505 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Dec 2009 85,505 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 78,069 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 69,124 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2007 69,124 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Dec 2006 61,690 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2005 53,596 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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
Full Subaru Forester reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

W825 HBV is a 2000 Subaru Forester in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 W825 HBV, 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

How do I check the history of W825 HBV?

You can check the full history of W825 HBV by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was W825 HBV registered?

W825 HBV is a 2000 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 June 2000.

Is W825 HBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for W825 HBV shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does W825 HBV have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on W825 HBV. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.