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Y235 PCH

2001 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Oct 2026
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

164,830 mi
Last recorded164,830 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Subaru Forester96,565 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY235 PCH
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 164,830 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Oct 2024 162,146 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2023 161,673 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2022 158,448 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2021 154,565 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all rear arm bushes cracked perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Sep 2021 154,557 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all rear arm bushes cracked perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 150,758 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear area in between rear bumper and rear wheel corroded

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Sep 2020 150,757 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear area in between rear bumper and rear wheel corroded

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 146,356 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear squeal coming from pad area when reversing

Offside Front wind deflector has sharp edges

Fail 10 Sep 2019 146,355 miles

Offside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear squeal coming from pad area when reversing

Offside Front wind deflector has sharp edges

Pass 27 Sep 2018 141,652 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2018 141,632 miles

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Nov 2017 137,397 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2016 128,235 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2016 128,235 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 Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 6 Nov 2015 121,130 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking on tread and nail

Offside Rear tyre cracking on tread and nail

exhaust corroded

Fail 5 Nov 2015 121,130 miles

Nearside Front Outer 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 Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracking on tread and nail

Offside Rear tyre cracking on tread and nail

exhaust corroded

oil leak from oil filter

Pass 17 Nov 2014 115,671 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 109,905 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 11 Nov 2013 109,878 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Oct 2012 103,161 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 96,607 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 89,433 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 82,908 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 77,006 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 75,289 miles

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

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

brake pedal rubber slightly worn/split

stonechip on windscreen offside

Fail 9 Jul 2007 75,234 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

brake padal rubber slight worn/split

small stone chip front windsceen offside

Pass 12 Jul 2006 68,878 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2005 60,208 miles

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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Y235 PCH is a 2001 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 Y235 PCH, 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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Y235 PCH is a 2001 Subaru Forester, first registered on 28 June 2001.

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