MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
138,168 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear under side corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both lights (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
clutch pedal anti slip missing
Headlamp lens slightly defective Advise headlamps foggy. Beam image not very clear. (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
clutch pedal anti slip missing
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs on the inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear rear silencer corroded
clutch pedal anti slip missing
Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush nearside and offside front and rear (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)
Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Steering rack gaiter split nearside and offside (2.2.D.2d)
Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush nearside and offside front and rear (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)
Oil leak ()
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush Nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
front brake binding Nearside and offside (3.7.B.1)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Oil leak ()
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush Nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
engine warning light on
Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
rear exhaust corroded
Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
rear exhaust corroded
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
rear exhaust box corrodede
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
o/s/r tyre aged and worn
rear exhaust rusty
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
o/s/r tyre aged and worn
rear exhaust rusty
rear exhaust box corroded
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
rear exhaust box corroded
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
cut in nearside rear tyrewall
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
cut in nearside rear tyrewall
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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Y46 JGS is a 2001 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.
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 Y46 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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Y46 JGS is a 2001 Subaru Forester, first registered on 18 April 2001.
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