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Y539 AAB

2001 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

150,461 mi
Last recorded150,461 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2018
Typical for 2001 Subaru Forester96,565 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY539 AAB
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2018 150,461 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 146,600 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 140,336 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged missing ()

Fail 30 Aug 2016 140,320 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)

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced o/s and n/s (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 134,291 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2015 134,286 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 130,672 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 126,430 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2012 121,481 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2011 112,378 miles

N/S INNER FRONT DRIVE SHAFT C/V BOOT BROKEN.

N/S REAR LIGHT LENSES DAMAGED

REAR SILENCER BOX CORRODED.

WINDSCREEN DAMAGED IN ZONE B.

Fail 6 Oct 2011 112,378 miles

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

N/S INNER FRONT DRIVE SHAFT C/V BOOT BROKEN.

N/S REAR LIGHT LENSES DAMAGED

REAR SILENCER BOX CORRODED.

WINDSCREEN DAMAGED IN ZONE B.

Pass 12 Oct 2010 103,846 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s front inner drive shaft boot split

slight wear in o/s and n/s front antiroll bar links

Pass 14 Oct 2009 93,774 miles

REAR SILENCER BOX CORRODED.

WEAR IN O/S REAR ANTI ROLL BAR LINK BUSHES.

WINDSCREEN DAMAGED ON N/S.

Fail 13 Oct 2009 93,774 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Towbar retaining device missing (6.6.3a)

REAR SILENCER BOX CORRODED.

WEAR IN O/S REAR ANTI ROLL BAR LINK BUSHES.

WINDSCREEN DAMAGED ON N/S.

Pass 21 Apr 2008 73,474 miles

CORROSION ON TOP OF REAR SILENCER BOX

HEAVY WEAR ON FRONT BRAKE DISC SURFACES.

WEAR IN N/S REAR OUTER ANTI ROLL BAR BUSH.

WINDSCREEN DAMAGED IN ZONE B {N/S}.

Pass 24 Apr 2007 61,280 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Apr 2007 61,270 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2006 51,994 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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Y539 AAB is a 2001 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 Y539 AAB, 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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Y539 AAB is a 2001 Subaru Forester, first registered on 20 April 2001.

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