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Y162 VRH

2001 Subaru Forester

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

142,876 mi
Last recorded142,876 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2020
Typical for 2001 Subaru Forester96,565 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY162 VRH
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2020 142,876 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 141,234 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2018 138,793 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 136,171 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 133,372 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 126,471 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 121,737 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2013 119,764 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust corroded/holed and leaking gas.

near side front wiper blade rubber split.

odd speed rated tyres are fitted at the front and rear axels.

off and near side front brake discs show wear/lipped edge.

off and near side rear tyres are starting to perish.

off side front brake back plate corroded/holed.

service brake pedal anti-slip rubber shows wear.

various metal brake pipes show corrosion/pitting.

Fail 8 Oct 2013 119,763 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust corroded/holed and leaking gas.

near side front wiper blade rubber split.

odd speed rated tyres are fitted at the front and rear axels.

off and near side front brake discs show wear/lipped edge.

off and near side rear tyres are starting to perish.

off side front brake back plate corroded/holed.

service brake pedal anti-slip rubber shows wear.

various metal brake pipes show corrosion/pitting.

Pass 12 Oct 2012 116,955 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 109,643 miles

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

brake pedal rubber starting to split

wipers starting to smear

Fail 7 Oct 2011 109,643 miles

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

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

brake pedal rubber starting to split

wipers starting to smear

Pass 18 Oct 2010 103,208 miles

offside and nearside inner cv boots split

windscreen

Fail 18 Oct 2010 103,208 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

offside and nearside inner cv boots split

windscreen

Pass 23 Sep 2009 93,713 miles

exhaust

Fail 23 Sep 2009 93,713 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2008 84,525 miles

nearside rear tyre

rear box

screen

Pass 26 Sep 2007 75,983 miles

exhaust rear box

windscreen

rear tyres cracking

Pass 15 Sep 2006 64,811 miles

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

front number plate

windscreen

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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Y162 VRH is a 2001 Subaru Forester in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 Y162 VRH, 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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Y162 VRH is a 2001 Subaru Forester, first registered on 30 March 2001.

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