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Y176 HTA

2001 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

157,952 mi
Last recorded157,952 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2018
Typical for 2001 Subaru Forester96,565 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY176 HTA
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 22 Nov 2018 157,952 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2017 156,824 miles

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON

Fail 20 Nov 2017 156,820 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect BOTH (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Inner Body has a sharp edge caused by damage SILL (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Outer Body has a sharp edge caused by damage SILL (6.1.C.1)

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON

Pass 20 Oct 2016 155,537 miles

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON

Front RADIATOR MEMBER HOLED

Pass 14 Oct 2015 153,694 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2015 153,694 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2014 146,651 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

engine management light on

Fail 26 Mar 2014 146,651 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

engine management light on

Fail 3 Apr 2013 134,854 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2013 134,854 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2012 124,260 miles

btoh rear tyre side walls perished.

Fail 2 Apr 2012 124,260 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 31 Mar 2011 114,357 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 104,366 miles

engine management light on

o/s/f inner cv gaitor split

Pass 1 Apr 2009 93,848 miles

Offside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

both front wiper blades torn.

Fail 1 Apr 2009 93,848 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

both front wiper blades torn.

Pass 3 Apr 2008 83,139 miles

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

Fail 3 Apr 2008 83,137 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2007 72,779 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 59,044 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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Y176 HTA 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 60%.

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 Y176 HTA, 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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Y176 HTA is a 2001 Subaru Forester, first registered on 14 June 2001.

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