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Y81 CLC

2001 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

77,057 mi
Last recorded77,057 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2026
Typical for 2001 Subaru Forester96,565 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY81 CLC
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2026 77,057 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2025 75,291 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2024 74,153 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2024 74,153 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2023 73,556 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2022 72,903 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2021 71,931 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2021 71,931 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2020 70,795 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2020 70,795 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Feb 2019 66,057 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Nearside and offside ()

Fail 6 Feb 2019 66,057 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside mirror insecure

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Nearside and offside ()

Pass 27 Jan 2018 64,295 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 27 Jan 2018 64,295 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2017 62,230 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 30 Jan 2016 60,424 miles

All four tyres are deteriorated but no cords showing

Fail 30 Jan 2016 60,424 miles

All four tyres are deteriorated but no cords showing

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously obscured affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 24 Jan 2015 59,158 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2014 58,365 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Feb 2013 57,867 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Feb 2012 57,044 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 56,360 miles

n/s/f door mirror has crak

Pass 15 Feb 2010 55,742 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 54,178 miles

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

rear wiper split

Fail 11 Feb 2009 54,178 miles

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

rear wiper split

Pass 19 Feb 2008 52,939 miles

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

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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Y81 CLC is a 2001 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 Y81 CLC, 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 Y81 CLC registered?

Y81 CLC is a 2001 Subaru Forester, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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