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Y425 AVF

2001 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

98,194 mi
Last recorded98,194 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2018
Typical for 2001 Subaru Forester96,565 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY425 AVF
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 3 Aug 2018 98,194 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewalls cracking (205/70/15) (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing small cracks on sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear brake back plates corroding

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

Pass 30 Aug 2017 97,890 miles

flooring corroded front and rear

Fail 9 Aug 2017 97,890 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

corroded / damaged flooring o/s/f

corroded/damaged inner rear panels

Pass 4 Aug 2016 97,150 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2016 97,150 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

all rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 13 Aug 2015 96,152 miles

rear suspension components showing signs of corrosion

Fail 30 Jul 2015 96,152 miles

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

rear suspension components showing signs of corrosion

Pass 28 Jul 2014 94,324 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2013 91,440 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2013 91,440 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 89,410 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2012 89,410 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2011 83,748 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 75,233 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2010 75,233 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Jul 2009 68,170 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 62,689 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 54,617 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 46,046 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2005 37,539 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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Y425 AVF is a 2001 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 Y425 AVF, 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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Y425 AVF is a 2001 Subaru Forester, first registered on 26 June 2001.

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