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W149 UEL

2000 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2017
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

141,804 mi
Last recorded141,804 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2016
Typical for 2000 Subaru Forester102,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW149 UEL
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 9 Nov 2016 141,804 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2015 134,559 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2014 131,083 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 121,843 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 24 Nov 2011 115,759 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 106,856 miles

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

rear exhaust silencer outer skin rusted through

Pass 24 Apr 2009 97,716 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 85,369 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 72,639 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2006 65,443 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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W149 UEL is a 2000 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 W149 UEL, 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 W149 UEL registered?

W149 UEL is a 2000 Subaru Forester, first registered on 27 March 2000.

Is W149 UEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for W149 UEL shows 10 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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