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OUI 5431

2000 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

196,724 mi
Last recorded196,724 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2015
Typical for 2000 Subaru Forester102,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOUI 5431
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2015 196,724 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 26 Aug 2015 196,917 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Leading (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play Inner steering arm (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Leading (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2014 188,989 miles

engine check lamp illuminated

os steering rack gaiter deteriorating

osr and nsr track control arm bushs deteriorating

suspected movement in osf steering rack end ball joint

Pass 21 Aug 2013 181,173 miles

engine check lamp illuminated

ns number plate lamp lense missing

Pass 14 Aug 2012 172,976 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 163,772 miles

exhaust deteriorating at rear and has minor leak of exhaust gases

slight movement in osf,osr and nsr antiroll bar link rod upper bushs

Pass 4 Aug 2010 154,798 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 143,879 miles
Fail 20 May 2009 143,879 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 May 2008 134,742 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

drive noise from rear off vehicle poss diff wear or bearing

nearside front fog light cracked

Pass 26 Apr 2007 127,417 miles

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

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 26 Apr 2007 127,417 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

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

Fail 28 Mar 2006 116,311 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 28 Mar 2006 116,311 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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OUI 5431 is a 2000 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 OUI 5431, 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 OUI 5431 registered?

OUI 5431 is a 2000 Subaru Forester, first registered on 24 March 2000.

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