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Y212 EAL

2001 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

146,891 mi
Last recorded146,891 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2022
Typical for 2001 Subaru Forester96,565 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY212 EAL
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2022 146,891 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2021 146,444 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

Underbody corroded

Pass 13 Dec 2019 137,383 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material out of floor to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2018 123,166 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Nov 2017 113,608 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 104,982 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front and rear suspension components corroded

rear brake pipes corroded

rear wheels will not turn freely . possibly due to four wheel drive

Fail 5 Dec 2016 104,982 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front and rear suspension components corroded

rear brake pipes corroded

rear wheels will not turn freely . possibly due to four wheel drive

Pass 10 Dec 2015 97,426 miles

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

bonnet difficult to open

corrosion on brake pipes where visible

front suspension arms corroded

head lights deteriorated

rear suspension components corroded

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 8 Dec 2015 97,426 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

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

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

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

bonnet difficult to open

corrosion on brake pipes where visible

front suspension arms corroded

head lights deteriorated

rear suspension components corroded

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 12 Aug 2014 91,359 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front and rear suspension components corroded

offside front brake pipe corroded

rear brake discs corroded

rear brake pipes corroded where visible

rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 12 Aug 2014 91,359 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front and rear suspension components corroded

offside front brake pipe corroded

rear brake discs corroded

rear brake pipes corroded where visible

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 3 Sep 2013 87,816 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front and rear suspension components corroded

offside front brake pipe corroded

rear brake discs corroded

rear brake pipes corroded where visible

Fail 2 Sep 2013 87,816 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front and rear suspension components corroded

offside front brake pipe corroded

offside rear tyre worn out on inner edge

rear brake discs corroded

rear brake pipes corroded where visible

Fail 11 Sep 2012 82,470 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

both front tyres worn on edges

rear brake discs corrosion

some corrosion front and rear suspension components

Pass 11 Sep 2012 82,470 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

rear brake discs corrosion

some corrosion front and rear suspension components

Pass 14 Feb 2011 79,637 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2011 79,637 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Feb 2010 75,807 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

rear wheels difficult to turn

Pass 10 Feb 2009 66,803 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

rear brake discs heavily corroded

some seperation both rear trailing arm foremost bushes

Pass 27 Feb 2008 62,507 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)

rear discs required with next pad change

Pass 28 Feb 2007 57,566 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 42,398 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2006 42,395 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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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Y212 EAL is a 2001 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 Y212 EAL, 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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Y212 EAL is a 2001 Subaru Forester, first registered on 2 March 2001.

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