MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
108,558 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Direction indicator incorrect colour Both rear (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength upper coil tower in multiple areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength upper coil tower (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced closing panel (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material X2 from rear joint to flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))
Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both rear (5.3.2 (b))
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Rear tie and trailing arms both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
All suspension bushes perished
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Under trays ftd
under sides showing corrosion
Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
All suspension bushes perished
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Under trays ftd
under sides showing corrosion
Corrosion to o/s/f jacking point not within 12" of a load bearing member
Offside Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement + nearside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Corrosion to o/s/f jacking point not within 12" of a load bearing member
Offside Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement + nearside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
n\s\f brake slight bind.
o\s\r tyre tread low.
n\s outer brake pad low.
split pin missing n\s\f lower ball joint castle nut.
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner sill within 12" suspension mount. (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill within 12" suspension mount. (2.4.A.3)
n\s outer brake pad low.
n\s\f brake slight bind.
o\s\r tyre tread low.
split pin missing n\s\f lower ball joint castle nut.
Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
outer sill covered by trims
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
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Y143 WSM is a 2001 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
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 Y143 WSM, 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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Y143 WSM is a 2001 Subaru Forester, first registered on 30 March 2001.
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