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Y87 RKW

2001 Subaru Forester

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

198,169 mi
Last recorded198,169 miles
Recorded on20 May 2015
Typical for 2001 Subaru Forester96,565 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY87 RKW
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 May 2015 198,169 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 20 May 2014 188,702 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 May 2013 178,853 miles

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Jun 2012 166,843 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside front fog light damaged

Rear wiper arm siezed

Pass 21 Jun 2011 153,012 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear brake discs in poor condition

Fail 20 Jun 2011 153,012 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Both front wiper blades split and rear wiper arm siezed

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

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

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

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

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

Offside front inner drive shaft boot split

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear brake discs in poor condition

Pass 11 Jun 2010 134,886 miles

All exhaust joints in poor condition

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

Nearside front inner driveshaft boot split and offside inner driveshaft boot deteriorated

Rear bumper slightly insecure (offside)

Tow bar electrics damaged

Fail 11 Jun 2010 134,886 miles

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

All exhaust joints in poor condition

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

Nearside front inner driveshaft boot split and offside inner driveshaft boot deteriorated

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear bumper slightly insecure (offside)

Tow bar electrics damaged

Pass 20 Jun 2009 118,802 miles

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

Fail 16 Jun 2009 118,802 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Stop lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.2.1a)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nut missing on front exhaust joint

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside rear bumper end loose

Rear wiper arm siezed

Pass 17 Jun 2008 103,340 miles

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

Rear brake discs in poor condition brake pads half worn

Pass 18 Jun 2007 88,035 miles

Both rear brake discs starting to corrode

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

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

Rear wiper blade split

Fail 18 Jun 2007 88,035 miles

Both rear brake discs starting to corrode

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 21 Jun 2006 74,263 miles

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

Fail 21 Jun 2006 74,263 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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Y87 RKW is a 2001 Subaru Forester in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y87 RKW, 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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Y87 RKW is a 2001 Subaru Forester, first registered on 20 June 2001.

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