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Y624 TEH

2001 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

152,033 mi
Last recorded152,033 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2001 Subaru Forester96,565 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY624 TEH
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Fail 19 Jan 2026 152,033 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength BOTH turrets (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Offside fuel tank strap corroded

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) BOTH ()

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2025 149,884 miles

Offside fuel tank strap corroded

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 22 Jan 2025 149,884 miles

Nearside Fuel tank insecure fuel tank strap broken (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside fuel tank strap corroded

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2024 146,602 miles

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 22 Jan 2024 146,602 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2023 142,026 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2023 142,022 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength INNER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength INNER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

sill covers fitted

Pass 10 Jan 2022 133,430 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jan 2022 133,429 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 1 Feb 2021 124,979 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe weld broken (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2020 117,818 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 3 Feb 2020 117,814 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2019 107,130 miles

Front exhaust heat shield loose

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

both headlamp aims only just visible

Fail 5 Feb 2019 107,130 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements broken (0.1 (d))

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front exhaust heat shield loose

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

both headlamp aims only just visible

Pass 31 Jan 2018 95,322 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 82,222 miles

rear bumper brackets and front abs wire brackets corroded front brake pads low ns front inner tyre wall splitting os inner cv boot leaking grease

Pass 2 Feb 2016 69,718 miles

rear tyre treads low front wishbones corroded

Fail 2 Feb 2016 69,718 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

rear tyre treads low front wishbones corroded

Pass 13 Feb 2015 60,130 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 52,334 miles

Exhaust system corroded/weak.

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

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

Fail 5 Feb 2014 52,333 miles

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Exhaust system corroded/weak.

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2013 50,130 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 46,920 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2011 43,551 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake binding slightly.

Slightly reduced output on number plate lights.

Pass 5 Feb 2010 37,095 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2009 32,371 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2008 29,206 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 22,926 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 17,367 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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Y624 TEH is a 2001 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 Y624 TEH, 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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Y624 TEH is a 2001 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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