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Y342 HEJ

2001 Subaru Forester

White Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

66,349 mi
Last recorded66,349 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2023
Typical for 2001 Subaru Forester96,565 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY342 HEJ
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Fail 2 Oct 2023 66,349 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened both rear trailing arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength nearside rear suspension turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% both (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

nearside headlamp pattern poor

offside front brake pipe corroded

Pass 10 Oct 2022 61,490 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2022 61,475 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2021 58,234 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2020 56,769 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2019 54,764 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 50,965 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 47,923 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 45,055 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 39,012 miles

nearside rear tyre at 2.5-3.0mm

Pass 24 Jul 2014 36,518 miles

exhaust deteriorated

front brake discs pitted

front brake pads wearing

nearside rear tyre at 2.5-3.0mm

offside front brake slight bind

Pass 22 Jul 2013 34,353 miles

exhaust deteriorating

front brake discs pitted

offside rear tyre 2.5-3.0mm

Pass 23 Jul 2012 32,635 miles

exhaust deteriorating

front brake discs poor condition

Fail 23 Jul 2012 32,635 miles

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

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

exhaust deteriorating

front brake discs poor condition

Pass 22 Jul 2011 28,605 miles

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

offside front tyre 2.5-3.0 mm

Pass 10 Aug 2010 22,850 miles

rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Fail 10 Aug 2010 22,850 miles

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

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

rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 12 Aug 2009 15,649 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2009 15,649 miles

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2006 14,781 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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Y342 HEJ is a 2001 Subaru Forester in White with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 Y342 HEJ, 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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Y342 HEJ is a 2001 Subaru Forester, first registered on 7 June 2001.

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