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Y605 LDP

2001 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

143,946 mi
Last recorded143,946 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Subaru Forester96,565 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY605 LDP
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 143,946 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/70/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement droplink top bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement droplink top bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear subframe and underside covered in underseal

Fail 21 Apr 2026 143,935 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut from edge greater than 2mm (7.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/70/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement droplink top bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement droplink top bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear subframe and underside covered in underseal

Pass 16 May 2023 142,995 miles

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

Offside Front foglamp inoperative

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

e.m.l on

heatshields on exhaust front pipes loose

Fail 16 May 2023 142,995 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to excessive exhaust leaks (8.2.1.2 (d))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak centre pipe and rear silencer holed (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Offside Front foglamp inoperative

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

e.m.l on

heatshields on exhaust front pipes loose

Pass 11 May 2022 139,150 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2021 132,797 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged slight bulge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 May 2021 132,797 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged slight bulge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Jun 2020 129,397 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear brake pipes corroded at rear (just acceptable) (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside rear and offside rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

nearside track rod end ball joint dust cover clip damaged and seeping grease but still preventing the ingress of dirt

power steering noisy

Fail 30 Jun 2020 129,397 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear brake pipes corroded at rear (just acceptable) (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside rear and offside rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

engine management light on

nearside track rod end ball joint dust cover clip damaged and seeping grease but still preventing the ingress of dirt

Pass 25 Jun 2019 125,911 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2018 119,209 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 114,905 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jun 2017 114,905 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2016 109,840 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 105,023 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2015 105,023 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2012 101,502 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 914,481 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 85,495 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2010 85,495 miles

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

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

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Unable to perform satisfactory Emmissions test due to exhaust leak.

Both front drive shaft inner CV joint Gaitors split causing total loss of lubricating grease

Pass 14 Sep 2009 76,751 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2008 66,089 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 57,450 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2006 44,272 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2005 33,384 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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Y605 LDP is a 2001 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 Y605 LDP, 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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Y605 LDP is a 2001 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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