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Y448 DWL

2001 Subaru Forester

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

97,463 mi
Last recorded97,463 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2018
Typical for 2001 Subaru Forester96,565 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY448 DWL
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 12 Sep 2018 97,463 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Fuel hose leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (4.2.2 (a))

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire corroded (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2017 91,332 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both inner sills rear (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion over parts of underbody and suspension components (6.1.B.2)

Fail 14 Aug 2017 91,332 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded at floor (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing slight roughness

Offside Front tyre flat

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both inner sills rear (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion over parts of underbody and suspension components (6.1.B.2)

Fail 4 Aug 2017 91,292 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 29 Dec 2015 85,771 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 79,676 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2014 72,940 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jan 2014 72,860 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2013 69,340 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2012 64,610 miles

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

Fail 7 Feb 2011 60,911 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 7 Feb 2011 60,911 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2010 55,353 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 45,869 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2009 45,869 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2008 35,909 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 1 Apr 2008 35,909 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2007 22,705 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

rear tyres deteriorating cracking in tread area

Pass 11 Apr 2007 22,705 miles

rear tyres deteriorating cracking in tread area

Pass 10 Apr 2006 17,481 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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Y448 DWL is a 2001 Subaru Forester in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 Y448 DWL, 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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Y448 DWL is a 2001 Subaru Forester, first registered on 2 April 2001.

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