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Y778 ECU

2001 Subaru Forester

Silver Lpg 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

156,871 mi
Last recorded156,871 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2015
Typical for 2001 Subaru Forester96,565 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY778 ECU
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 21 Jul 2015 156,871 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

both headlamp lens cloudy and in poor condition (pattern ok)....front number plate cracked...both outer cv boots holed (pin holes)...front brake discs in poor condition.

rear metal brake pipes slight corrosion...mill light on....suspension generally soft

slight play o/s bottom ball joint

slight play o/s steering rack...rear coil springs corroded....o/s rear top mounting corroded....slight crush damage to rear of n/s outer /inner sill

Pass 7 Aug 2014 150,507 miles

rear suspension and components corroded....front and rear road springs corroded....rear top spring mounting corroded and slightly poor conditionn....both bottom ball joint rubber boots perished

small pin hole in both outer cv boots....front brake pads wearing low and discs are in poor condition....o/s front brake back plate corroded and missing.....headlamp lens are cloudy....brake pedal rubber wearing smooth

Fail 7 Aug 2014 150,507 miles

Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

rear suspension and components corroded....front and rear road springs corroded....rear top spring mounting corroded and slightly poor conditionn....both bottom ball joint rubber boots perished

small pin hole in both outer cv boots....front brake pads wearing low and discs are in poor condition....o/s front brake back plate corroded and missing.....headlamp lens are cloudy....brake pedal rubber wearing smooth

Pass 31 Jul 2013 142,934 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2013 142,914 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Jul 2012 135,451 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 129,764 miles

both front inner cv boots split exhaust back box in poor condition rear metal brake pipes slight corrosion (cleaned and greased). o/s front floor to sill damaged by crushing

Fail 9 Aug 2011 129,764 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front inner cv boots split exhaust back box in poor condition rear metal brake pipes slight corrosion (cleaned and greased). o/s front floor to sill damaged by crushing

Pass 19 Aug 2010 122,517 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2010 112,742 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

off side front inner cv boot split

Pass 15 Jun 2009 108,206 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2008 93,436 miles

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 22 Jun 2007 79,556 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2006 69,169 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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Y778 ECU is a 2001 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 Y778 ECU, 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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Y778 ECU is a 2001 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 August 2001.

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