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Y183 HWE

2001 Subaru Forester

Gold Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

115,296 mi
Last recorded115,296 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2020
Typical for 2001 Subaru Forester96,565 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY183 HWE
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2020 115,296 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 9 Oct 2019 113,116 miles

front brake back plates badly corroded

front roll bar D bushes

front to rear brake pipes corroded in 4way union

headlamp lenses in poor condition

rear brake back plates corroded

Pass 9 Oct 2018 109,384 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 105,339 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front pads (3.5.1g)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear discs (3.5.1i)

Fail 17 Oct 2017 105,339 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front pads (3.5.1g)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear discs (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 104,706 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 12 Sep 2015 104,657 miles

Nearside Front 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 Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 102,881 miles

both front brake back plates in poor condition

Pass 26 Jun 2013 97,890 miles

Both front and nearside rear tyres perished

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 92,835 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

silencer deterorated

Pass 5 Apr 2011 87,950 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2011 87,950 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 12 Apr 2010 80,215 miles

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

tow bar ball removed at time of test

Fail 12 Apr 2010 80,215 miles

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2009 78,651 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 70,170 miles

front wiper blades splitting

Pass 29 Oct 2007 63,648 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2007 63,648 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 24 Oct 2006 57,880 miles

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

front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 24 Oct 2006 57,880 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 25 Oct 2005 51,058 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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Y183 HWE is a 2001 Subaru Forester in Gold 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 Y183 HWE, 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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Y183 HWE is a 2001 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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