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W131 PUY

2000 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

154,664 mi
Last recorded154,664 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2019
Typical for 2000 Subaru Forester102,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW131 PUY
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2019 154,664 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside offside (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 25 Jul 2019 154,664 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside offside (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 146,398 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Hand brake lever has little reserve travel

Headlamps deteriorated but not affecting beam image

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2017 140,299 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jul 2017 140,298 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2016 135,122 miles

nearside and offside front head lamp beam patterns weak

nearside front tyre low on tread 3/4/3mm

offside front tyre low on tread 3/5/3mm

Fail 30 Jun 2016 135,122 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

nearside and offside front head lamp beam patterns weak

nearside front tyre low on tread 3/4/3mm

offside front tyre low on tread 3/5/3mm

Pass 7 Jul 2015 132,386 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2014 129,838 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front anti roll bar bushes slightly deteriorated

Pass 21 May 2013 126,976 miles

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

both rear shock absorbers have slight reduced damping effect

both rear strut tops slightly noisey

general underbody and chassis corrosion

rear exhaust system corroded

Pass 16 Jun 2012 124,331 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2012 124,292 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Fail 3 May 2011 120,695 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 May 2011 120,695 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2010 107,349 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 96,344 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 79,017 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 70,011 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2005 55,835 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2005 54,879 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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W131 PUY is a 2000 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 W131 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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W131 PUY is a 2000 Subaru Forester, first registered on 8 June 2000.

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