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M3 NYC

2001 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

166,986 mi
Last recorded166,986 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2001 Subaru Forester96,565 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM3 NYC
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 166,986 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2024 164,802 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2023 162,863 miles

o/side rear inner sill rusting

Pass 5 Dec 2022 159,470 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2021 154,790 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower tie bar has play in the front most bush (upper limit of acceptable play) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play in the rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 9 Dec 2021 154,789 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated rough and noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower tie bar has play in the front most bush (upper limit of acceptable play) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play in the rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Dec 2020 151,224 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2019 147,593 miles

Nearside Front 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 lower tie bar front most bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

brake fluid in the reservoir is slightly discoloured

Pass 11 Dec 2018 142,007 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2017 136,847 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2016 131,491 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt starting to split along the seam (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Dec 2016 131,490 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt starting to split along the seam (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jan 2016 127,611 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 117,077 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 108,122 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2013 99,175 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 90,877 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2012 90,877 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2011 83,414 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Pass 12 Jan 2011 83,414 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 73,905 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 65,718 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 59,751 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2008 59,749 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2007 49,243 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2006 42,870 miles

front brake pads getting low

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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M3 NYC is a 2001 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

Across all 2001 Subaru Forester models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 96,565 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 M3 NYC, 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 25 years old, this Subaru Forester is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was M3 NYC registered?

M3 NYC is a 2001 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 February 2001.

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