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W281 MWJ

2000 Subaru Forester

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

137,979 mi
Last recorded137,979 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2000 Subaru Forester102,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW281 MWJ
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 137,979 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive strut turret area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper strut top mount has slight play

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive strut turret area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

underside has general corrosion

Pass 16 Oct 2024 135,434 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2023 119,808 miles

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

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

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

Vehicle has been under sealed

Pass 5 Dec 2022 117,947 miles

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

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

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

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

corrosion under vehicle

Pass 29 Jul 2021 113,591 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 112,115 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened suspension top mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened suspension top mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2019 109,679 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 105,368 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 102,843 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 97,699 miles

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe (2.4.A.3)

Fail 12 Jul 2016 97,633 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe (2.4.A.3)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 93,858 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 88,841 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2014 88,841 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 23 Jul 2013 82,773 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2013 82,773 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Fail 12 Jul 2012 77,904 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Jul 2012 77,904 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2011 74,500 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 71,528 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 68,089 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 64,481 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 60,836 miles

Exhaust rear box corroded.

Pass 4 Aug 2006 56,021 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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W281 MWJ is a 2000 Subaru Forester in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 W281 MWJ, 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 W281 MWJ registered?

W281 MWJ is a 2000 Subaru Forester, first registered on 5 June 2000.

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