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W953 AFR

2000 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

78,815 mi
Last recorded78,815 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2014
Typical for 2000 Subaru Forester102,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW953 AFR
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2014 78,815 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 76,239 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 18 Sep 2012 73,601 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2012 73,579 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Sep 2011 71,176 miles

near side front brake inner pad shim out of place

Pass 14 Sep 2010 68,829 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 64,777 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Sep 2008 62,072 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 58,798 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2007 58,798 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 25 Sep 2006 54,153 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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W953 AFR is a 2000 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 W953 AFR, 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.

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What year was W953 AFR registered?

W953 AFR is a 2000 Subaru Forester, first registered on 5 May 2000.

Is W953 AFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for W953 AFR shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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