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Y232 TSJ

2001 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

149,497 mi
Last recorded149,497 miles
Recorded on9 May 2018
Typical for 2001 Subaru Forester96,565 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY232 TSJ
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 9 May 2018 149,497 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded at join next to tank (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill and inner wheel arch holed (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded at join next to tank (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch holed with corrosion (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened holed (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play and rough (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Both front tyres badly worn on insides shoulders

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides corroded (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front crossmember under radiator holed with corrosion

Nearside Rear Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened badly corroded (2.4.G.1)

Suspension bushes perished

Underside of vehicle including suspension components corroded

Pass 21 Feb 2017 143,453 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2017 143,452 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2016 132,288 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2016 132,271 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill holed (6.1.B.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 3 Dec 2014 128,106 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2014 128,106 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 3 Dec 2013 119,697 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2013 119,690 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2012 111,165 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 97,835 miles

eng man light on

Fail 5 Dec 2011 97,835 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

eng man light on

Pass 17 Dec 2010 85,494 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 69,426 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2008 57,129 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2007 43,811 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 41,070 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 32,995 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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Y232 TSJ is a 2001 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 Y232 TSJ, 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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Y232 TSJ is a 2001 Subaru Forester, first registered on 29 June 2001.

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