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W987 HFC

2000 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2019
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

167,035 mi
Last recorded167,035 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2018
Typical for 2000 Subaru Forester102,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW987 HFC
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2018 167,035 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 165,395 miles

outer sill covers fitted

rear cross member corroded

Pass 23 May 2016 163,821 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 160,478 miles

both headlight lens poor

suspension crossmember corroded

Pass 20 May 2014 157,463 miles

Both front headlamp lenses slightly frosted.

N/s/r number plate light plastic cover missing but not showing white light to the rear.

Rear underside of vehicle corroding.

Pass 20 May 2013 152,946 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2012 146,604 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

exhaust system blow

Fail 2 May 2012 146,604 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

exhaust system blow

Pass 24 May 2011 138,954 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 25 May 2010 131,173 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 121,480 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 108,462 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 94,064 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2006 84,237 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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W987 HFC is a 2000 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 W987 HFC, 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 W987 HFC registered?

W987 HFC is a 2000 Subaru Forester, first registered on 9 May 2000.

Is W987 HFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for W987 HFC shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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