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Y737 WHN

2001 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

100,480 mi
Last recorded100,480 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2001 Subaru Forester96,565 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY737 WHN
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 100,480 miles

Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/side and o/side rear lower bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush both n/side and o/side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Outer Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/side and o/side front of rear axle upper outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2024 91,895 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 27 Nov 2024 91,890 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill Corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Nov 2023 91,746 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2022 91,162 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 89,538 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 17 Nov 2021 89,538 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 85,943 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2020 85,943 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength bottom rear inner wing rear of wheel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2019 84,312 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2019 84,312 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Nov 2018 78,363 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2017 73,258 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2017 73,258 miles

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Pass 16 Nov 2016 69,857 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 67,387 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2015 67,378 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Nov 2014 65,180 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 64,250 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 61,899 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 57,265 miles

exhaust system corroded

Pass 17 Nov 2010 52,272 miles

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

Fail 13 Nov 2009 49,188 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 Nov 2009 49,188 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2008 45,416 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 37,978 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2006 32,860 miles

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

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

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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Y737 WHN is a 2001 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 Y737 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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What year was Y737 WHN registered?

Y737 WHN is a 2001 Subaru Forester, first registered on 5 June 2001.

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