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Y627 ETN

2001 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

131,849 mi
Last recorded131,849 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2017
Typical for 2001 Subaru Forester96,565 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY627 ETN
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2017 131,849 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 19 Jan 2017 131,606 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded near jacking point (marked yellow) (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill to inner wheel arch (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

eml light on

Pass 4 Jan 2016 120,958 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Dec 2015 120,955 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill and sill back (5.2.6)

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2014 115,204 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 109,725 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2013 109,721 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

during roller brake test one of the corroded rear brake pipes failed to hold its pressure

Pass 9 Feb 2012 104,419 miles

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

corrosion throughout vehicle structure

exhaust system corroded

o/s/r inner sill corroded

o/s/r wheel arch corroded

rear subframe corroded

Pass 3 Feb 2011 98,798 miles

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

nearside front tyre wearing slightly uneven across tread pattern

Pass 3 Feb 2010 93,619 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.2c)

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

nearside front inner cv boot split

Pass 6 Feb 2009 88,358 miles

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 23 Jan 2008 82,651 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2007 77,239 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2006 70,056 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2006 70,056 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 21 Oct 2005 68,645 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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Y627 ETN is a 2001 Subaru Forester in Green 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 Y627 ETN, 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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Y627 ETN is a 2001 Subaru Forester, first registered on 9 April 2001.

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