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Y132 WAO

2001 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

146,610 mi
Last recorded146,610 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2022
Typical for 2001 Subaru Forester96,565 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY132 WAO
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Fail 18 Aug 2022 146,610 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired wheel arch \ spring holder (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front indicator lens broken sharp edges

Pass 30 Jul 2021 133,295 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2019 110,103 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2019 109,952 miles

Nearside Front Inner Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2018 103,893 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 101,610 miles
Fail 30 May 2017 101,585 miles

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Jun 2016 94,270 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2015 89,253 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 86,179 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 81,061 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2012 73,050 miles

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

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

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

Fail 2 Jun 2011 65,490 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2011 65,490 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Jun 2010 57,252 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 49,591 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2008 42,663 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 7 Jun 2007 33,968 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2007 33,959 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

corrosion on rear exhaust

corrosionon brake discs

Pass 7 Apr 2006 28,095 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2006 28,095 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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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Y132 WAO is a 2001 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 Y132 WAO, 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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Y132 WAO is a 2001 Subaru Forester, first registered on 11 April 2001.

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