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W117 WDG

2000 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

152,145 mi
Last recorded152,145 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 2000 Subaru Forester102,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW117 WDG
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 152,145 miles

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Aug 2025 152,145 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2024 141,124 miles

little reserve travel in handbrake

under side of vehicle body and suspension components showing signs of surface rust

Pass 30 Aug 2023 134,857 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (Trailing arm) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn & Offside rear support cross beam bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (Trailing arm) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened & Trailing arms & tie rods (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Aug 2023 134,840 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (Front bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (Trailing arm) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn & Offside rear support cross beam bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (Trailing arm) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened & Trailing arms & tie rods (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2022 129,931 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (Trailing arm) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (Trailing arm) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Jun 2022 129,931 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (Insecure) (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (Trailing arm) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (Trailing arm) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 May 2021 124,828 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2020 124,763 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 16 Nov 2020 124,726 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 May 2019 122,809 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 8 May 2019 122,787 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 116,364 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 Jun 2017 109,806 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear exhaust outer skin rusty

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

clutch and brake pedal rubbers worn

Pass 15 Jun 2016 104,173 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

clutch and brake pedal rubbers worn

Pass 9 Jun 2015 98,481 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Fail 4 Jun 2015 98,383 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 9 Jun 2014 93,238 miles

Both rear suspension coil springs corroded.

N/S/R tyre wearing on outer edge.

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear exhaust silencer outer layer corroded.

Pass 5 Jun 2013 88,315 miles

Nearside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Rear exhaust silencer has 1st skin corroded away but not leaking

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 May 2012 83,368 miles

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

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

Fail 11 May 2012 83,368 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2011 78,256 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 73,152 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 67,809 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 61,869 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2007 55,410 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 49,497 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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W117 WDG is a 2000 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 W117 WDG, 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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W117 WDG is a 2000 Subaru Forester, first registered on 5 June 2000.

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