MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
159,687 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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areas of exhaust pipework & joints rusty
engine management light on
front discs showing wear,pads getting low
various areas of bodywork damage inc o/s/f bumper corner insecure
Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear broken & insecure (3.3 (c))
Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
areas of exhaust pipework & joints rusty
front discs showing wear,pads getting low
o/s/f tyre worn close to limit 205/70/15t
various areas of bodywork damage inc o/s/f bumper corner insecure
Exhaust pipework / joints corroded
N/S/F tyre average 2.5mm, 205/70/15T
Slight wear on front discs, unable to see pads
Various body panels showing damage.
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Power steering malfunctioning steering judders (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Registration plate lamp likely to become detached (4.7.1 (c) (ii))
Exhaust pipework / joints corroded
N/S/F tyre average 2.5mm, 205/70/15T
Slight wear on front discs, unable to see pads
Various body panels showing damage.
EML on
corrosion around inner rear wheel arch areas
emissions were a boarderline pass
exhaust is in a very poor condition
front registration plate is cracked
nearside headlamp showing signs of water ingress
rear wiper is split
various points of damage
Nearside Front Inner Ball joint has excessive play steering arm (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front 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)
EML on
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
corrosion around inner rear wheel arch areas
emissions were a boarderline pass
exhaust is in a very poor condition
front registration plate is cracked
nearside front wiper is split
nearside headlamp showing signs of water ingress
rear wiper is split
various points of damage
Corrossion noted inside both rear wheel arch areas around suspension
N/S Steering rack inner ball joint worn - JUST MOT LEGAL
N/S headlamp has water ingress
N/S/R tyre is on legal limit - advise replacement ASAP 205/70/15T
Rear exhaust heatshield insecure
Rear silencer very poor / heavily corroded
front no plate poor/damaged
n/s/r bumper extensive damage
o/s/f bumper/wing damaged
various other minor areas of body damage
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Corrossion noted inside both rear wheel arch areas around suspension
N/S Steering rack inner ball joint worn - JUST MOT LEGAL
N/S headlamp has water ingress
N/S/R tyre is on legal limit - advise replacement ASAP 205/70/15T
Rear exhaust heatshield insecure
Rear silencer very poor / heavily corroded
front no plate poor/damaged
n/s/r bumper extensive damage
o/s/f bumper/wing damaged
various other minor areas of body damage
Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread due to damage (6.3.4b)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
rear exhaust box outer skin corroded (not blowing)
rear exhaust box outer skin corroded (not blowing)
rear exhaust box outer skin corroded (not blowing)
front brake pads wearing low + brake fluid becoming low †rear exhaust box has surface corrosion on it not blowing
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Y217 AOO is a 2001 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.
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 Y217 AOO, 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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Y217 AOO is a 2001 Subaru Forester, first registered on 16 August 2001.
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