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V494 FSX

2000 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

114,820 mi
Last recorded114,820 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2018
Typical for 2000 Subaru Forester102,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV494 FSX
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2018 114,820 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2017 110,586 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2017 110,580 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed bonnet (6.2.B.2)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2016 104,941 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 98,832 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 85,788 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2013 85,668 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2012 78,090 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 75,466 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 72,952 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2010 70,264 miles

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

both rear tyre walls starting to perish

Pass 6 Jan 2009 68,179 miles

both rear tyre walls starting to perish,ok at time of test

Pass 7 Jan 2008 66,920 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 64,501 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2005 59,306 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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V494 FSX is a 2000 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 V494 FSX, 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 V494 FSX registered?

V494 FSX is a 2000 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 January 2000.

Is V494 FSX safe to buy?

The MOT history for V494 FSX shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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