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W143 PEU

2000 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

107,994 mi
Last recorded107,994 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2000 Subaru Forester102,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW143 PEU
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 107,994 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Apr 2026 107,992 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2025 102,462 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Apr 2025 102,462 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2024 96,453 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2023 90,745 miles

Electrical wiring insecure Battery earth lead (4.11 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 30 Mar 2023 90,745 miles

Electrical wiring insecure Battery earth lead (4.11 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Apr 2022 87,077 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Mar 2021 83,944 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2020 82,396 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2020 82,396 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2019 79,513 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 77,625 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 74,543 miles

Both rear anti roll bar link bushes perished

Rear exhaust box mounting rubber perished

Slight play in nearside front track rod end

Pass 9 Mar 2016 73,330 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 72,824 miles

n/s number plate light slightly dim n/s/f and o/s/f wiper blades split and starting to smear

Pass 10 Mar 2014 71,946 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 71,458 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 70,949 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2011 66,860 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 23 Feb 2010 62,764 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 58,931 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 54,451 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 49,559 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 43,080 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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W143 PEU is a 2000 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 W143 PEU, 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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W143 PEU is a 2000 Subaru Forester, first registered on 3 March 2000.

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