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W131 FEC

2000 Subaru Forester

Gold Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2015
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

139,718 mi
Last recorded139,718 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2014
Typical for 2000 Subaru Forester102,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW131 FEC
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2000
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 19 Dec 2014 139,718 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 135,167 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 131,218 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaus heat sheild loose

Pass 26 Sep 2011 129,812 miles

n/s front drive shaft inner boot split

Pass 3 Sep 2010 123,406 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 111,874 miles
Pass 26 May 2008 93,241 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 73,465 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 54,308 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front 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
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W131 FEC is a 2000 Subaru Forester in Gold with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 W131 FEC, 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 W131 FEC registered?

W131 FEC is a 2000 Subaru Forester, first registered on 26 June 2000.

Is W131 FEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for W131 FEC shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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