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Y217 AOO

2001 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

159,687 mi
Last recorded159,687 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2020
Typical for 2001 Subaru Forester96,565 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY217 AOO
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2020 159,687 miles

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

Fail 8 Jan 2020 159,540 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2019 152,268 miles

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.

Fail 9 Jan 2019 152,226 miles

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.

Pass 10 Jan 2018 141,752 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2018 141,727 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2017 129,355 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2017 129,340 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2015 113,575 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2015 113,573 miles

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)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 104,737 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2014 104,735 miles

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)

Pass 1 Oct 2013 91,477 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 82,733 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2011 73,925 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2011 73,925 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2010 70,656 miles

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)

Pass 21 Jul 2009 68,736 miles

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded (not blowing)

Pass 29 Jul 2008 66,338 miles

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded (not blowing)

Pass 31 Jul 2007 60,597 miles

front brake pads wearing low + brake fluid becoming low †rear exhaust box has surface corrosion on it not blowing

Pass 4 Aug 2006 51,784 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2005 44,098 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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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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