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Y716 WHN

2001 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

153,148 mi
Last recorded153,148 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2017
Typical for 2001 Subaru Forester96,565 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY716 WHN
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2017 153,148 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 147,120 miles

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

Fail 8 Jun 2016 147,117 miles

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

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings x member both sides (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 20 May 2015 145,495 miles

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 27 May 2014 140,161 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 27 May 2014 140,161 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 5 Jun 2013 137,351 miles
Fail 21 May 2013 137,351 miles

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 14 May 2012 135,122 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 127,804 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 115,678 miles

engine management light on, engine misfire

Pass 17 Apr 2009 105,099 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2008 92,626 miles

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

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

front no plate poor

Fail 4 May 2007 81,161 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front registration plate backing starting to seperate

Pass 4 May 2007 81,161 miles

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

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

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

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

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

front registration plate backing starting to seperate

Pass 3 May 2006 69,764 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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Y716 WHN 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 Y716 WHN, 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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Y716 WHN is a 2001 Subaru Forester, first registered on 5 June 2001.

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