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Y388 HPE

2001 Subaru Forester

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

197,252 mi
Last recorded197,252 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 Subaru Forester96,565 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY388 HPE
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 197,252 miles

Coil spring corroded All four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2024 193,254 miles

Coil spring corroded All four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2023 187,015 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2022 180,867 miles

Coil spring corroded Front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both ns and os (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2021 175,991 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All four (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 172,324 miles

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2019 169,562 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2019 169,562 miles

Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions All four (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2018 160,149 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2017 144,931 miles

nsf and osf headlights film on lens reducing the light output

Pass 22 Nov 2016 137,497 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2016 137,496 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2015 128,595 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 119,673 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 24 Nov 2014 119,669 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 Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Nov 2013 114,004 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

genral under body surface corrosion

slight play front steering joints

Pass 30 Jan 2012 111,428 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 104,836 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 90,123 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 80,243 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

near side rear floor pan badly damaged also fuel tank badly damaged not leaking at time of test

Fail 9 Jul 2008 80,243 miles

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r floor pan badly damaged also fuel tank badly damaged not leaking

Pass 15 Mar 2007 63,242 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 53,099 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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Y388 HPE is a 2001 Subaru Forester in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 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 Y388 HPE, 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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Y388 HPE is a 2001 Subaru Forester, first registered on 4 April 2001.

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