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V150 LCW

2000 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

143,815 mi
Last recorded143,815 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2011
Typical for 2000 Subaru Forester102,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV150 LCW
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2011 143,815 miles

engine oil leak

exhaust heat shield rattling

nearside inner cv boot clip missing

Fail 29 Jun 2011 143,815 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

engine oil leak

exhaust heat shield rattling

nearside inner cv boot clip missing

Pass 19 Jul 2010 134,038 miles

corrosion in exhaust

heat shield rattle

Fail 19 Jul 2010 134,038 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

corrosion in exhaust

heat shield rattle

Fail 13 Jul 2009 121,315 miles

Engine under tray missing

Exhaust heatshield rattling

Front windcreen side trims missing

N/s/f inner drive shaft boot leaking grease

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Wiper linkage worn and wipers hit scutttle on return sweep

Pass 13 Jul 2009 121,315 miles

Engine under tray missing

Exhaust heatshield rattling

Front windcreen side trims missing

N/s/f inner drive shaft boot leaking grease

Wiper linkage worn and wipers hit scutttle on return sweep

Fail 3 Jul 2008 109,169 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both front inner cv boots split

Pass 3 Jul 2008 109,169 miles

both front inner cv boots split

Fail 26 Jun 2007 96,615 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear exhaust section getting very corroded

Pass 26 Jun 2007 96,615 miles

Rear exhaust section getting very corroded

Fail 29 Jun 2006 82,374 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Jun 2006 82,374 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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V150 LCW is a 2000 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 V150 LCW, 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 V150 LCW registered?

V150 LCW is a 2000 Subaru Forester, first registered on 25 January 2000.

Is V150 LCW safe to buy?

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