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Y713 TJW

2001 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

117,857 mi
Last recorded117,857 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2022
Typical for 2001 Subaru Forester96,565 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY713 TJW
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Fail 7 Oct 2022 117,857 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases from cat (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2021 116,867 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view front windscreen showing small chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output N/S/F & O/S/F (4.1.4 (b))

Rear hand brake has little reserve travel

brake peddle rubber missing

Fail 28 Sep 2021 116,862 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view front windscreen showing small chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output N/S/F & O/S/F (4.1.4 (b))

Rear hand brake has little reserve travel

brake peddle rubber missing

Pass 9 Oct 2020 114,826 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin front brake pads low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output front both n/s o/s head light outer lenses misty (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front o/s tyre worn (5.2.3 (e))

Rear rear number -late lights dull [at time of testing]

little reserve travel in handbrake

rear axle oil leak

Pass 28 Sep 2019 110,430 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both n/s o/s front pads low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

oil leak [poss gearbox]

rear sub frame and suspension showing signs of corrosion

Pass 3 Oct 2018 106,567 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 101,535 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2017 101,517 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2016 93,551 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 88,517 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 13 Mar 2014 85,268 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2013 79,544 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2011 66,789 miles

Front number plate slightly damaged/deteriorated

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

Fail 29 Sep 2010 57,720 miles

Front number plate damaged

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2010 57,720 miles

Front number plate damaged

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

Pass 29 Sep 2009 49,399 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 43,962 miles

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

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

rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 31 Jul 2007 37,481 miles

rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 29 Jul 2006 30,039 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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Y713 TJW is a 2001 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 Y713 TJW, 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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Y713 TJW is a 2001 Subaru Forester, first registered on 22 March 2001.

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