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V357 FUY

2000 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

155,432 mi
Last recorded155,432 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2011
Typical for 2000 Subaru Forester102,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV357 FUY
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2011 155,432 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

offside & nearside front driveshaft inner gaitors split.

Fail 2 Feb 2011 155,415 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

offside & nearside front driveshaft inner gaitors split.

Pass 2 Jul 2009 152,384 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2008 143,538 miles

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

o/s headlamp lens cracked

Pass 29 May 2007 135,523 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 113,074 miles

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

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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V357 FUY is a 2000 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 V357 FUY, 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 V357 FUY registered?

V357 FUY is a 2000 Subaru Forester, first registered on 4 January 2000.

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