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W543 MWJ

2000 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

76,187 mi
Last recorded76,187 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2000 Subaru Forester102,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW543 MWJ
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 76,187 miles

General underside corrosion to body

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 19 Nov 2024 75,576 miles

Coil spring corroded All 4 springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

General minor underbody corrosion throughout

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2023 74,945 miles

Coil spring corroded All four springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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))

Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Nov 2023 74,942 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced no beam pattern visible (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective no beam pattern visible (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded All four springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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))

Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2022 74,196 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 18 Nov 2022 74,195 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Power steering component fouling (2.1.5 (e) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 73,231 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2020 71,703 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Front (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 26 Nov 2019 70,164 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2019 70,159 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Nov 2018 67,736 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2017 66,044 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 64,097 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 63,929 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing

Pass 25 Nov 2014 63,607 miles

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

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 2 Dec 2013 59,519 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)

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

o/s/f brake slightly binding

Fail 28 Nov 2013 59,510 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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)

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s/r & o/s/r brakes are slightly binding

o/s/f brake slightly binding

Pass 22 Nov 2012 58,847 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2011 57,913 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2010 56,788 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2010 56,774 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 3 Nov 2009 54,722 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 53,192 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 50,152 miles

all 4 tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 18 May 2006 42,357 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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W543 MWJ is a 2000 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 W543 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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W543 MWJ is a 2000 Subaru Forester, first registered on 14 April 2000.

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