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Y79 FEV

2001 Subaru Forester S Turbo AWD

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

90,320 mi
Last recorded90,320 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2022
Typical for 2001 Subaru Forester S Turbo AWD82,866 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY79 FEV
MakeSubaru
ModelForester S Turbo AWD
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2022 90,320 miles

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

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2021 88,781 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 87,698 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 82,749 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 78,848 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 74,905 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 70,990 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 66,189 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2014 62,512 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 12 Mar 2013 55,455 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2013 55,455 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2012 48,768 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 17 Mar 2011 43,022 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2011 43,018 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 19 Mar 2010 37,805 miles

FRONT NUMBER PLATE FADED / FRONT WIPERS SMEARING

Pass 20 Mar 2009 32,795 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2008 27,507 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Mar 2008 27,507 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2007 22,567 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 17 Mar 2007 22,567 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 18,345 miles

How Reliable is the Subaru Forester S Turbo AWD?

Based on 601 MOT tests across 102 vehicles.

74.9%
Pass Rate
7,330
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
102
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 22
Registration plate lamp not working 21
position lamp(s) not working 17
Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush 17
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 12
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Y79 FEV is a 2001 Subaru Forester S Turbo AWD in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

Across all 2001 Subaru Forester S Turbo AWD models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.4% with a typical mileage of 82,866 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 S Turbo AWD fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 22 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y79 FEV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Forester S Turbo AWD typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 25 years old, this Subaru Forester S Turbo AWD is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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Y79 FEV is a 2001 Subaru Forester S Turbo AWD, first registered on 11 April 2001.

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