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Y293 BSH

2001 Subaru Forester

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

125,093 mi
Last recorded125,093 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2018
Typical for 2001 Subaru Forester96,565 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY293 BSH
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 20 Apr 2018 125,093 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

mil lamp on

Pass 7 Apr 2017 118,124 miles

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

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

body inner and outer sills corroded

engine light on

rear suspension arms corroded

vehicle sagging at rear suspension

Fail 7 Apr 2017 118,124 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

body inner and outer sills corroded

engine light on

rear suspension arms corroded

vehicle sagging at rear suspension

Pass 21 Apr 2016 112,563 miles

mil lamp on

rear suspension sits low

Fail 21 Apr 2016 112,563 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously obscured affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

mil lamp on

rear suspension sits low

Pass 1 May 2015 107,142 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2015 106,996 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2014 100,552 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2014 100,390 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine sump leaking

Pass 19 Apr 2013 92,655 miles

rear suspension sits low

Pass 23 Apr 2012 82,991 miles

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

rear suspension sitting low

Fail 29 Apr 2011 75,414 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Apr 2011 75,414 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2010 67,781 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2010 67,781 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2009 59,076 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2009 59,076 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

exhaust heat sheild loose

Pass 14 Feb 2007 54,447 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2006 46,717 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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Y293 BSH is a 2001 Subaru Forester in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 Y293 BSH, 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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Y293 BSH is a 2001 Subaru Forester, first registered on 7 March 2001.

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