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Y684 XEC

2001 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

115,197 mi
Last recorded115,197 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Subaru Forester96,565 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY684 XEC
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 115,197 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Nearside & Offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Nearside & Offside (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside & Offside, marked with chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Front & Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2025 109,342 miles

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

Corrosion to underside of vehicle and suspension components

Pass 29 Apr 2024 106,329 miles

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

Various areas of corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 24 Apr 2023 102,636 miles

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

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

Corrosion to underside of vehicle and suspension components

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2022 99,596 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Various areas of corrosion to underside of vehicle and suspension components

Fail 21 Apr 2022 99,593 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Various areas of corrosion to underside of vehicle and suspension components

Pass 30 Apr 2021 93,533 miles

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

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

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

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

Various areas of surface corrosion to underside of vehicle and suspension components

Pass 11 May 2020 91,332 miles

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

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

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

Various areas of surface corrosion to underside of vehicle and suspension components

Pass 25 Apr 2019 86,869 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2018 80,949 miles

Engine malfunction indicator lamp illuminated.

Hardlamp lenses cloudy, partially affecting beam image

Fail 25 Apr 2018 80,948 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Engine malfunction indicator lamp illuminated.

Hardlamp lenses cloudy, partially affecting beam image

Pass 27 Apr 2017 74,827 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules All (3.6.B.4e)

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

Various areas of surface corrosion to underside of vehicle and suspension components

Pass 26 Apr 2016 68,363 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules All (3.6.B.4e)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2015 62,076 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 57,050 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

offside rear tyre perishing.

surface corrosion to suspension components.

Pass 17 Apr 2013 57,033 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 3 Apr 2010 54,496 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2008 42,235 miles

advise front brakes just in balance

Pass 3 Apr 2006 34,067 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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Y684 XEC is a 2001 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 Y684 XEC, 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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Y684 XEC is a 2001 Subaru Forester, first registered on 30 March 2001.

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