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W263 BEC

2000 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

79,493 mi
Last recorded79,493 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2016
Typical for 2000 Subaru Forester102,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW263 BEC
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2016 79,493 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 74,541 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Jun 2014 79,252 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 71,406 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2013 71,406 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 69,208 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 64,660 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2011 64,660 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2010 59,329 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2010 59,329 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2009 54,326 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2008 48,984 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 44,168 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 39,115 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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W263 BEC 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 78.6%.

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 W263 BEC, 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 W263 BEC registered?

W263 BEC is a 2000 Subaru Forester, first registered on 19 July 2000.

Is W263 BEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for W263 BEC shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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