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Y485 HPE

2001 Subaru Forester

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Dec 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

168,012 mi
Last recorded168,012 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 Subaru Forester96,565 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY485 HPE
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 168,012 miles

Brake fluid slightly Contaminated

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both perishing (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All round 205/70 R 15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Nov 2025 168,011 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake fluid slightly Contaminated

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both perishing (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All round 205/70 R 15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Nov 2024 166,190 miles

4x4 vehicle tapley brake test

exhaust is rusty

oil leak possible from trasmition cooler

rubber bushes perished in places

Pass 2 Dec 2023 163,368 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (large) bushes are perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both rear tyres are perished (2016 tyres)

exhaust is rusty

headlamps have deteorated

Pass 7 Dec 2022 160,655 miles

4x4 vehicle tapley brake test

EML is on

exhaust is rusty

f/o/s seat belt is damaged

headlamps have deteorated

most bushes are perished

Pass 14 Dec 2021 156,853 miles

E.M.L on

Slight oil leak from the engine

o/s/r inner wheel arch by top suspension mounting plate very rusty and soft.

Fail 29 Sep 2021 156,728 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength corroded and holed at main mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

4x4 vehicle tapley brake test

EML is on

exhaust is very rusty

headlamps have deteorated

r/o/s of rear subframe is very rusty

Pass 16 Oct 2020 153,209 miles

4x4 vehicle vehicle tapley brake test

EML is on

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened subframe if very rusty recommend replacement or repair (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust very rusty at front

front discs are worn and o/s pads appear 85% worn

headlamps have deteorated

most bushes are perished

n/s inner c/v boot is badly perished and weeping

Pass 9 May 2019 148,266 miles

4x4 vehicle tapley brake test

EML is on

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged near sill (7.1.2 (b) (i))

exhaust is very rusty at front

f/n/s inner c/v boot is badly perished and leaking grease

front discs are worn and o/s pads appear 80% worn

underside rusty in places esp rear subframe and r/o/s inner wing/suspension mounting

Pass 26 May 2018 144,378 miles

Both front tyres are perished in the tread.

Slight rumble noted when spinning the N/S/R road wheel.

The EML is on.

The N/S section of the rear subframe is heavily corroded.

The drivers seat belt is frayed.

The drivers seat belt is frayed.

The headlamp reflectors are dull

The rear suspension bushes are badly perished.

Wear noted on the front brake discs. The pads are aprox 80% worn.

Fail 26 May 2018 144,378 miles

The drivers seat belt is frayed.

The drivers seat belt is frayed.

The headlamp reflectors are dull

Both front tyres are perished in the tread.

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Slight rumble noted when spinning the N/S/R road wheel.

The EML is on.

The N/S section of the rear subframe is heavily corroded.

The rear suspension bushes are badly perished.

Wear noted on the front brake discs. The pads are aprox 80% worn.

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Apr 2017 139,207 miles

4x4 vehicle tapley

EML is on

exhaust is very rusty

f/o/s seat belt is damaged (by seat)

front discs are worn pads appear 60% worn

front lower arm bushes are worn (rear)

headlamps have detorated

rear subframe is very rusty esp n/s

Pass 12 Apr 2016 133,590 miles

4x4 vehicle tapley brake test

exhaust is very rusty esp rear box

f/o/s seat belt is damaged !

front discs are worn

most tyres are perished

r/n/s lamp is full of condensation

rear crossmember is rusty

rear suspension bushes are perished

Fail 8 Apr 2016 133,578 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

4x4 vehicle tapley brake test

exhaust is very rusty esp rear box

f/o/s seat belt is damaged !

front discs are worn

most tyres are perished

r/n/s lamp is full of condensation

rear crossmember is rusty

rear suspension bushes are perished

Pass 26 Mar 2015 127,184 miles

4x4 vehicle tapley brake test

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

bonnet catch is poor

exhaust is very rusty

front discs are worn

o/s/f seat belt is damaged

r/n/s of subframe is very rusty

Pass 2 Apr 2014 122,112 miles

4x4 vehicle tapley test

exhaust very rusty and heat shields poor

o/s seat belt damaged

rear of vehicle noted rusty (strut tops and subframe)

rear suspension bushes perished

Pass 10 Apr 2013 116,012 miles

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

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

offside rear shock absorber inner shaft has slight movement side to side

Pass 16 Mar 2012 107,803 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2011 99,802 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Apr 2011 99,802 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 91,502 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2010 91,500 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 3 Apr 2009 83,021 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 74,640 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 67,030 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Apr 2006 58,763 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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Y485 HPE is a 2001 Subaru Forester in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 Y485 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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Y485 HPE is a 2001 Subaru Forester, first registered on 8 April 2001.

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