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Y143 WSM

2001 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

108,558 mi
Last recorded108,558 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2020
Typical for 2001 Subaru Forester96,565 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY143 WSM
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 24 Sep 2020 108,558 miles

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))

Pass 11 Sep 2019 101,260 miles

All suspension bushes perished

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Under trays ftd

under sides showing corrosion

Fail 7 Sep 2019 101,146 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2018 90,610 miles

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))

Fail 22 Sep 2018 90,521 miles

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))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 76,492 miles

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.

Fail 29 Aug 2017 76,492 miles

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.

Pass 28 Sep 2016 67,106 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 62,466 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2015 62,462 miles

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)

Pass 7 Aug 2014 58,383 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2013 54,521 miles

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)

Pass 13 Aug 2012 50,620 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2011 46,397 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2011 46,397 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 38,870 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 32,811 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 27,015 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 21,054 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 16,427 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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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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