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TDZ 6940

2001 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

142,000 mi
Last recorded142,000 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2020
Typical for 2001 Subaru Forester96,565 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTDZ 6940
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2020 142,000 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 27 Oct 2020 142,000 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 20 Apr 2019 135,481 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2019 135,481 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 14 Apr 2018 122,468 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2018 122,448 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded by flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded two pipes in front of fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2017 109,708 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Mar 2016 105,246 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 94,831 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside front tyre cracked and perished

Pass 10 Jan 2014 83,542 miles

both rear metal pipes to rear flexeys corroding by tank and rear subframe

front pads worn

n/s front heat sheild on front pipe inscure

rear exhaust box corroded and starting to peel

Fail 10 Jan 2014 83,542 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both rear metal pipes to rear flexeys corroding by tank and rear subframe

front pads worn

n/s front heat sheild on front pipe inscure

rear exhaust box corroded and starting to peel

Pass 14 Feb 2013 79,969 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 14 Feb 2012 75,054 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front brake pads starting to get low

off side rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 14 Feb 2011 69,823 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 64,317 miles

off side rear light lens slightly damaged

slight play in front anti roll bar link arms

Pass 12 Feb 2009 58,614 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 52,866 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 45,931 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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TDZ 6940 is a 2001 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 TDZ 6940, 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 TDZ 6940 registered?

TDZ 6940 is a 2001 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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