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Y688 HWF

2001 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

140,833 mi
Last recorded140,833 miles
Recorded on17 May 2023
Typical for 2001 Subaru Forester96,565 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY688 HWF
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 May 2023 140,833 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2022 140,188 miles

Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported Front and rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Radiator support corroded

Fail 4 May 2022 140,188 miles

Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported Front and rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Radiator support corroded

Pass 8 Apr 2021 137,868 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2021 137,868 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2020 132,996 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2020 132,996 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel more than one fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 124,953 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2019 124,944 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Wheel Arch to End of Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Wheel Arch to End of Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 123,360 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2017 116,069 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 110,557 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2016 110,557 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear brake calipers are sticking slightly

Pass 30 Dec 2014 109,335 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 108,600 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2012 103,928 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2011 99,658 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 94,180 miles

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

Rear Antiroll Bar Slightly Corroded

Rear Road Springs Slightly Corroded

Surface Rust To Rear Brake Pipes

Pass 25 Sep 2009 84,530 miles

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

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

sills floor chassi and all brake pipes surface rust advise to wax oil to protect

Fail 25 Sep 2009 84,530 miles

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

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

sills floor chassi and all brake pipes surface rust advise to wax oil to protect

Pass 3 Oct 2008 76,520 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2007 66,103 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 56,175 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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Y688 HWF is a 2001 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 Y688 HWF, 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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Y688 HWF is a 2001 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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