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Y486 PSR

2001 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

122,304 mi
Last recorded122,304 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2017
Typical for 2001 Subaru Forester96,565 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY486 PSR
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2017 122,304 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 6 Oct 2017 122,304 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 May 2016 110,861 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded at rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 16 Oct 2015 110,861 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Trailing arm fractured (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 May 2014 102,319 miles

lower part of fuel tank damp.

Fail 13 May 2014 102,315 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

lower part of fuel tank damp.

Pass 9 May 2013 94,746 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 22 May 2012 88,103 miles

brake pedal rubber worn

slight fraying on n/s/f seatbelt

Pass 18 May 2011 80,531 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 74,321 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 May 2009 66,240 miles

b/box outer skin split

cat heat sheild loose and slight rattle

e.m.l on

induction noise at throttle

Pass 26 May 2008 59,699 miles

b/box corroding

rattle at exhaust

various brake pipes corroding

Pass 29 May 2007 51,921 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 43,873 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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Y486 PSR is a 2001 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 Y486 PSR, 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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Y486 PSR is a 2001 Subaru Forester, first registered on 30 June 2001.

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