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Y817 PHL

2001 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

87,308 mi
Last recorded87,308 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2017
Typical for 2001 Subaru Forester96,565 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY817 PHL
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2017 87,308 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 82,358 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 78,284 miles

brake pipes corroded

eml on

Fail 17 Jun 2015 78,284 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

eml on

brake pipes corroded

Pass 13 Jun 2014 75,494 miles

eml on

Fail 13 Jun 2014 75,494 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

eml on

exhaust hanger corroded / deteriorated

nsf ehaust heat shields insecure

Pass 25 Jun 2013 73,325 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

eml on

exhaust corroded / parting

Fail 22 Jun 2013 73,273 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

eml on

exhaust corroded / parting

Pass 22 Jun 2012 70,590 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

engine managment light on

osf inner cv boot split

osf wiper arm / mech worn

osr door handle stiff / lock mech

Fail 21 Jun 2012 70,584 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

engine managment light on

osf inner cv boot split

osf wiper arm / mech worn

osr door handle stiff / lock mech

Pass 17 Jun 2011 68,322 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

engine light on

osf door handle stiff

osf inner cv boot deteriorated

Fail 17 Jun 2011 68,322 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

engine light on

osf door handle stiff

osf inner cv boot deteriorated

Pass 14 Jun 2010 64,938 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2010 64,938 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2009 61,929 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 59,105 miles

clutch slipping

exhaust corroded

front pipes to cat heat shields loose

Fail 19 Jun 2007 53,918 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Jun 2007 53,918 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 46,884 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2005 38,239 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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Y817 PHL is a 2001 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 Y817 PHL, 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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Y817 PHL is a 2001 Subaru Forester, first registered on 14 July 2001.

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