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Y46 JGS

2001 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

138,168 mi
Last recorded138,168 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2025
Typical for 2001 Subaru Forester96,565 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY46 JGS
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2025 138,168 miles

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear under side corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2023 131,579 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2022 123,253 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Advise headlamps foggy. Beam image not very clear. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 117,129 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2020 112,508 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2019 105,827 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 99,962 miles

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)

Fail 18 May 2018 99,796 miles

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)

Pass 17 Aug 2017 95,681 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush Nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Aug 2017 95,681 miles

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)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 86,730 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 13 Jul 2016 86,571 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2015 81,523 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2015 81,523 miles

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

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 21 Jul 2014 79,661 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear exhaust box corrodede

Pass 15 Jul 2013 77,205 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s/r tyre aged and worn

rear exhaust rusty

Fail 15 Jul 2013 77,022 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2012 72,729 miles

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 16 Jul 2012 72,729 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2011 68,487 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2011 68,487 miles

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

cut in nearside rear tyrewall

Pass 29 Jul 2010 62,633 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 4 Aug 2009 58,809 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 53,797 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 48,501 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2006 43,857 miles

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)

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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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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