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Y264 VHR

2001 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2022
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

125,325 mi
Last recorded125,325 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2022
Typical for 2001 Subaru Forester96,565 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY264 VHR
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Fail 22 Apr 2022 125,325 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases down pipes (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front wing trim damaged

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Apr 2021 123,519 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2021 123,519 miles

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 30 Apr 2020 120,930 miles

front tyres perished in tread, both nearing wear indicators, n/s/f worse

Pass 25 Apr 2019 119,073 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2019 119,073 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (4.5.4 (a))

Trailer electrical socket likely to become detached (4.10 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

front exhaust corroded small blow

Pass 4 May 2018 116,117 miles
Fail 8 May 2017 116,102 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

aux belts perished / split

power steering stiff

Pass 18 May 2016 115,335 miles
Fail 18 May 2016 115,335 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 May 2015 111,045 miles
Fail 18 May 2015 111,045 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2014 89,876 miles
Fail 17 May 2014 89,731 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)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 May 2013 76,633 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 71,092 miles

front brake disc starting to rust on inner edge

front brake pads starting to wear thin

Pass 6 Jun 2011 66,654 miles

front brake disc starting to rust on inner edge

slight play in both rear anti roll bar links

Pass 4 Jun 2010 60,776 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 17 Jun 2009 54,438 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 47,429 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 41,525 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 35,036 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 19 Jun 2006 35,036 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 21 Jun 2005 28,493 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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Y264 VHR is a 2001 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 Y264 VHR, 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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Y264 VHR is a 2001 Subaru Forester, first registered on 22 June 2001.

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