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Y822 HPL

2001 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

127,977 mi
Last recorded127,977 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 Subaru Forester96,565 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY822 HPL
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 127,977 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2024 122,927 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Dec 2023 114,498 miles

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

all tyres wearing on inner edges

surface rust to rear subframe

Pass 28 Nov 2022 109,758 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2021 105,231 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Outer cv boot weeping

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear subframe and suspension components has heavy corrosion

Pass 2 Nov 2020 101,351 miles

Front inner pads look low

Heavy corrosion to rear subframe

Plastic sill covers fitted preventing full examination of vehicle

Various cv boots weeping

heavy corrosion to suspension components

Pass 15 Nov 2019 100,038 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Nov 2019 100,038 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Nov 2018 97,626 miles

rear ryres wearing on inner edges

Pass 21 Nov 2017 94,940 miles

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

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 22 Nov 2016 89,236 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2015 84,600 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2014 78,606 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 71,699 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 65,005 miles

Advanced corrosion to front hubs and brake components

Both outer cv gaiters deteriorated

Corrosion to front shock absorber bodies

Evidence of oil around o/s steering rack

Exhaust system corroding and deteriorating

General corrosion to suspension subframes and components

Headlamp beam divertors fitted (no kick up)

Plastic sill covers preventing full examination

Some corrosion to brake hose ferules

Some deterioration to all suspension joinr dust covers

Wiper blades deteriorating

Fail 12 Nov 2012 65,001 miles

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

Advanced corrosion to front hubs and brake components

Both outer cv gaiters deteriorated

Corrosion to front shock absorber bodies

Evidence of oil around o/s steering rack

Exhaust system corroding and deteriorating

General corrosion to suspension subframes and components

Headlamp beam divertors fitted (no kick up)

Plastic sill covers preventing full examination

Some corrosion to brake hose ferules

Some deterioration to all suspension joinr dust covers

Wiper blades deteriorating

Pass 25 Nov 2011 61,113 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 59,535 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 57,528 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 54,898 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 51,313 miles

as per test no 234702667445

Fail 11 Jun 2007 51,313 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

dent in nearside rear bumper corner

oil leak on rear diff

side sill covers fitted

towbar and hitch fitted just able to read rear no plate lettering

Pass 30 May 2006 47,700 miles

as per test 971590156144

Fail 30 May 2006 47,700 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

damage to o/s windscreen out side swepted area

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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Y822 HPL is a 2001 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 Y822 HPL, 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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Y822 HPL is a 2001 Subaru Forester, first registered on 21 June 2001.

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