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Y102 LCF

2001 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

221,809 mi
Last recorded221,809 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Subaru Forester96,565 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY102 LCF
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 221,809 miles
Fail 26 May 2026 221,804 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2025 219,129 miles
Fail 27 May 2025 219,102 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding brake caliper siezed. (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Tyre badly perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 May 2024 216,962 miles
Fail 2 May 2024 216,957 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding caliper siezed (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Pass 9 May 2023 213,925 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2023 213,680 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Exhaust blowing badly (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases catalyst to mid section blowing (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 3 May 2022 211,280 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2022 211,276 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre pipe has blow (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front 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 14 Apr 2021 208,755 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 206,992 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Mar 2020 206,990 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding brake binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2017 205,709 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 193,159 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 183,270 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 172,530 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 162,416 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 153,119 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2012 153,119 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2011 142,631 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2010 131,251 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 118,883 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 96,809 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Apr 2007 80,588 miles

front number plate cracked

rear exhaust rusty

Pass 21 Apr 2006 70,398 miles

near side front fog light notworking

rear silencer rustey

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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Y102 LCF is a 2001 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 Y102 LCF, 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 Y102 LCF registered?

Y102 LCF is a 2001 Subaru Forester, first registered on 26 April 2001.

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