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W445 UDG

2000 Subaru Forester

Maroon Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

76,096 mi
Last recorded76,096 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2016
Typical for 2000 Subaru Forester102,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW445 UDG
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2000
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2016 76,096 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

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

all suspension components corroded

nearside front brake binding slightly

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 16 Mar 2015 72,214 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

all suspension components corroded

n/s/f brake binding slightly

Fail 21 Mar 2014 68,441 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front suspension corroded

rear suspension corroded

Pass 21 Mar 2014 68,441 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front suspension corroded

rear suspension corroded

Pass 18 Mar 2013 64,569 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front and rear suspension corroded

Fail 18 Mar 2013 64,569 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

front and rear suspension corroded

Pass 17 Mar 2012 58,627 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 17 Mar 2012 58,627 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 24 Mar 2011 52,677 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2010 45,632 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

all four tyres worn on edges

Pass 8 Mar 2010 45,632 miles

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

all four tyres worn on edges

Pass 26 Jan 2009 42,859 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2009 42,784 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2008 36,888 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 32,512 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2007 32,512 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Pass 1 Feb 2006 27,537 miles

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

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

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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W445 UDG is a 2000 Subaru Forester in Maroon with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 W445 UDG, 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 W445 UDG registered?

W445 UDG is a 2000 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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