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Y82 WCE

2001 Subaru Forester

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2018
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

119,386 mi
Last recorded119,386 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2017
Typical for 2001 Subaru Forester96,565 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY82 WCE
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2017 119,386 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2017 119,368 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner floor (2.4.A.3)

Pass 25 Jan 2016 115,574 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2016 115,563 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 24 Jul 2015 114,958 miles

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

all suspension components very rusty

brake ferrules rusty

underside rusty also with holes

Pass 29 Jul 2014 112,121 miles

under car very rusty

Fail 28 Jul 2014 112,121 miles

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

brake discs rusty on edges

Pass 7 Aug 2013 109,101 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

all brake pads appear low check on service

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 6 Aug 2013 109,101 miles

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged 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)

all brake pads appear low check on service

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 14 Aug 2012 105,561 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear brake pads appear low

rear tyres wearing lower on edges

small exhaust leak from joines

unable to see inner front brake pads

Pass 18 Jul 2011 101,583 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

check brake pads on service appear worn

front tyres wearing low on edges

Fail 18 Jul 2011 101,583 miles

front tyres wearing low on edges

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

check brake pads on service appear worn

Pass 16 Jul 2010 97,351 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake peddle rubber worn

front tyres worn low on inner edges

Fail 15 Jul 2010 97,351 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake pads appear low check on service

brake peddle rubber worn

front tyres worn low on inner edges

Pass 15 Jul 2009 93,200 miles

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

Fail 15 Jul 2009 93,200 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2008 88,047 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

sill and covers fitted under car

Fail 1 Jul 2008 87,804 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Exhaust system very rusty

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 14 Aug 2007 84,733 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Aug 2007 84,733 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2006 78,172 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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Y82 WCE is a 2001 Subaru Forester in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 Y82 WCE, 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 Y82 WCE registered?

Y82 WCE is a 2001 Subaru Forester, first registered on 7 July 2001.

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