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Y489 HHL

2001 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

108,163 mi
Last recorded108,163 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2021
Typical for 2001 Subaru Forester96,565 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY489 HHL
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2021 108,163 miles

Both front floor sections corroded

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Engine MIL illuminated pre 2003

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

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front exhaust corroded and worn

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in copper grease (1.1.11 (c))

Offside steering track rod corroded

Rear brake back plates

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Stonechip in windscreen

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2021 108,103 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Corrosion on both front floor sections

Engine MIL illuminated- pre 2003

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

Front exhaust corroded and worn

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside track rod corroded

Rear brake back plates corroded

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Service brake binding but not excessively Both rear (1.2.1 (f))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Stonechip in windscreen

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rears (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2018 108,276 miles

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

dry in places advise to wax oil

Fail 1 Mar 2018 108,276 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

dry in places advise to wax oil

Pass 9 Mar 2016 106,841 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center and rear boxes (7.1.2)

Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (2.4.A.3)

dry in places advise to wax oil

Fail 12 Jan 2016 106,835 miles

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded subframe (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded upper inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded subframe (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded upper inner wing (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2015 101,434 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2014 97,198 miles

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

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

dry in places advise to wax oil

Pass 11 Jan 2013 89,605 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2011 83,377 miles

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

offside inner driveshaft gaiter split

Pass 16 Jul 2010 78,638 miles

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

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

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

offside front inner cv boot losing grease.

Fail 16 Jul 2010 78,638 miles

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

offside front inner cv boot losing grease.

Pass 16 Jul 2009 69,140 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2008 59,418 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Apr 2006 50,652 miles

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

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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Y489 HHL is a 2001 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y489 HHL, 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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Y489 HHL is a 2001 Subaru Forester, first registered on 28 April 2001.

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