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W157 UJH

2000 Subaru Forester

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2024
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

138,825 mi
Last recorded138,825 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2023
Typical for 2000 Subaru Forester102,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW157 UJH
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2023 138,825 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2022 138,076 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2021 136,487 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2020 134,463 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 133,042 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2018 131,076 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2017 129,682 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 128,998 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 125,628 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2015 125,628 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2014 119,127 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2013 117,813 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 110,452 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2011 102,468 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2010 93,170 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2009 83,976 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2008 74,199 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 66,953 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 60,595 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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W157 UJH is a 2000 Subaru Forester in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 W157 UJH, 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 W157 UJH registered?

W157 UJH is a 2000 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 July 2000.

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