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Y193 NTW

2001 Subaru Forester

White Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

129,496 mi
Last recorded129,496 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2013
Typical for 2001 Subaru Forester96,565 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY193 NTW
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2013 129,496 miles

Both headlamps outter lense,s in poor condition

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

Pass 31 Jul 2012 122,765 miles

Both headlamp outter lense,s slightly deteriorated

Front brake disc,s slightly corroded and pitted

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Jul 2011 121,660 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rear suspension arms forward bushes worn (slight movement)

front brake pads worn

front tyres edges worn (close to limit)

oil leak

r/n/s anti-roll bar link bush worn

r/o/s tyre inner edge worn

Fail 1 Jul 2011 121,647 miles

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rear suspension arms forward bushes worn (slight movement)

front brake pads worn

front tyres edges worn (close to limit)

oil leak

r/n/s anti-roll bar link bush worn

r/o/s tyre inner edge worn

Fail 28 Jun 2010 109,931 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Upper coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2010 109,931 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Upper coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2009 100,319 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 96,476 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2007 90,421 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 25 Sep 2006 84,283 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2006 84,283 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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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Y193 NTW is a 2001 Subaru Forester in White with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 Y193 NTW, 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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Y193 NTW is a 2001 Subaru Forester, first registered on 21 May 2001.

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