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Y228 SWR

2001 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2016
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

112,008 mi
Last recorded112,008 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2015
Typical for 2001 Subaru Forester96,565 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY228 SWR
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2015 112,008 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 27 Feb 2015 111,561 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Front brake discs corroded

MIL Lit

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 24 Feb 2015 111,546 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

corrosion to sills and plastic covers hiding sill outer skins

exhaust in poor condition

front brakes slight binding

Pass 24 Mar 2014 106,597 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2014 106,595 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2013 101,394 miles

Rear subframe badly corroded at NS.

Fail 4 Apr 2013 101,390 miles

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Centre rear seatbelt operation impeded by dog guard.

Rear subframe badly corroded at NS.

Pass 22 Mar 2012 95,151 miles

Difference between light output of headlamps

MIL light lit

Nearside front tyre 2mm

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside front tyre 2.5mm

Offside rear tyre 3mm

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Towbar socket and wiring insecure

Fail 9 Mar 2012 95,056 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Difference between light output of headlamps

MIL light lit

Nearside front tyre 2mm

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside front tyre 2.5mm

Offside rear tyre 3mm

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Towbar socket and wiring insecure

Pass 22 Mar 2011 87,567 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2011 87,186 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Mar 2010 79,514 miles

Front brakes imbalanced.

Half inch of water in NS headlamp.

NSR antiroll bar link worn.

NSR tyre close to legal limit.

Fail 24 Mar 2010 79,514 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front brakes imbalanced.

Half inch of water in NS headlamp.

NSR antiroll bar link worn.

NSR tyre close to legal limit.

Pass 17 Mar 2009 71,821 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2009 71,821 miles

Rear registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2008 62,273 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2007 55,214 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2007 55,214 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Mar 2006 45,567 miles

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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Y228 SWR is a 2001 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 Y228 SWR, 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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Y228 SWR is a 2001 Subaru Forester, first registered on 9 April 2001.

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