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W243 VGK

2000 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

124,881 mi
Last recorded124,881 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2000 Subaru Forester102,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW243 VGK
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 124,881 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges no cords/plys showing time of test (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges no cords/plys showing time of test (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear silencer deteriorated

Fail 5 Aug 2025 124,874 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected (3.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 7 Aug 2024 113,521 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2023 99,407 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2022 97,604 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2021 97,141 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 96,788 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 96,337 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 95,783 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 94,930 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 94,104 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 93,157 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2015 93,157 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Jul 2014 92,268 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 91,868 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 91,623 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 91,303 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 91,077 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 90,543 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2009 90,543 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2008 89,780 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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W243 VGK is a 2000 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 W243 VGK, 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 W243 VGK registered?

W243 VGK is a 2000 Subaru Forester, first registered on 31 March 2000.

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The MOT history for W243 VGK shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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