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Y37 JGS

2001 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests32 (21 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate65.6%

Mileage

158,227 mi
Last recorded158,227 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 Subaru Forester96,565 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY37 JGS
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

21 pass 11 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 158,227 miles

offside front fog lamp damage

Fail 5 Mar 2026 158,227 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

offside front fog lamp damage

Pass 7 Mar 2025 153,471 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread tow bar (0.1 (b))

offside front fog lamp damage

Fail 4 Mar 2025 153,471 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible damage (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread tow bar (0.1 (b))

offside front fog lamp damage

Pass 11 Jan 2024 145,871 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 4 Jan 2024 145,814 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Jan 2023 139,374 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2023 139,367 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 21 Jan 2022 132,988 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2022 132,988 miles

Headlamp aim not tested both lamps (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both lamps (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2021 127,838 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2021 127,838 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2020 124,801 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2020 124,801 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both lamps (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Jan 2019 121,810 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2018 116,883 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 113,694 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2017 113,694 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Feb 2016 107,504 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2016 107,486 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2015 103,195 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2015 103,195 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Feb 2014 98,590 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 93,093 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 87,363 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Mar 2011 81,301 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 74,471 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2009 67,421 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2009 67,421 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 59,752 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 53,288 miles

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

engine oil on minimum

Pass 7 Feb 2006 45,989 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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Y37 JGS is a 2001 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.6%.

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 Y37 JGS, 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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Y37 JGS is a 2001 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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