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W126 PUY

2000 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

81,357 mi
Last recorded81,357 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2020
Typical for 2000 Subaru Forester102,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW126 PUY
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2020 81,357 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust system badly corroded

gearbox oil leak

general corrosion on suspension

minor exhaust leak

slight play in steering rack inner arms

Fail 20 Jan 2020 81,357 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate inscription missing (0.1 (b))

exhaust system badly corroded

gearbox oil leak

general corrosion on suspension

minor exhaust leak

slight play in steering rack inner arms

Pass 15 Jan 2019 81,169 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Slight blow from cat

Slight leak from gearbox

general underbody corrosion

Pass 15 Jan 2018 80,577 miles

exhaust badly corroded

oil leak from gearbox

play in both rack arms

Pass 11 Jan 2017 80,302 miles

minor exhaust blow

rear coil springs corroded

rear exhaust corroded

slight play in both track rod ends and arms

stone chip zone b

Fail 11 Jan 2017 80,302 miles

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

minor exhaust blow

rear coil springs corroded

rear exhaust corroded

slight play in both track rod ends and arms

stone chip zone b

Pass 6 Jan 2016 79,906 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Jan 2015 79,431 miles

Cut in offside front tyre outer sidewall but not deep enough to reach ply/cords

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust backbox deteriorated

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside door mirror glass loose

Nearside rear tyre perished too excess

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Jan 2014 78,405 miles

front number plate poor==front pads low==nsr tyre cracking on side wall==back box corrodded ==rear brake pipes corodding==slight play in os rack arm

Pass 11 Jan 2013 77,449 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

o/s/f/tyre light sidewall cracks

rear bumper os damage

rear exhaust deterating

rear wiper missing

Fail 9 Jan 2013 77,443 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

o/s/f/tyre light sidewall cracks

rear bumper os damage

rear exhaust deterating

rear wiper missing

Fail 19 Jan 2012 76,187 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

osr brake pipe corroded==fr discs worn==accident damage==cracks in osr tyre wall==exh generally corroded==osr tyre 2.67mm==cracks in nsf tyre tread

Pass 19 Jan 2012 76,187 miles

osr brake pipe corroded==fr discs worn==accident damage==cracks in osr tyre wall==exh generally corroded==osr tyre 2.67mm==cracks in nsf tyre tread

Pass 20 Jan 2011 73,870 miles

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake discs worn

Pass 25 Jan 2010 72,724 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jan 2009 71,026 miles

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

rear wiper arm missing

slight damage to n/s/f and o/s/r body

Pass 28 Jan 2008 69,385 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 66,731 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2006 61,307 miles

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

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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W126 PUY is a 2000 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 W126 PUY, 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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W126 PUY is a 2000 Subaru Forester, first registered on 27 April 2000.

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