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Y885 MFC

2001 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

81,525 mi
Last recorded81,525 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2001 Subaru Forester96,565 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY885 MFC
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 81,525 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Dec 2024 72,313 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both shafts (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached diffuser loose (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

all underbody covered in mud

Pass 10 Nov 2023 69,765 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2022 52,878 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 12 Oct 2021 51,352 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear silencer deteriated,trim over sills not allowing a full inspection

Pass 5 Nov 2020 51,051 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Silencer box is corroded

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2019 50,506 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear subframe corroded

Fail 17 Jun 2019 50,504 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear subframe corroded

Pass 14 Jun 2018 49,553 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2017 48,743 miles

Offside Rear tyre worn on shoulders

Pass 15 Jun 2016 47,810 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2015 46,428 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside front tyre is cutting out on the very inner edge

Rear seats put back into the upright position to carry out full inspection of adult beat belts

Fail 17 Jun 2015 46,428 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside front tyre is cutting out on the very inner edge

Rear seats put back into the upright position to carry out full inspection of adult beat belts

Pass 11 Jun 2014 44,574 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside front tyre is starting to cut out on inner edge

Pass 13 Jun 2013 41,381 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Jun 2012 35,932 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 32,655 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 29,917 miles

Front number plate has a small crack

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 11 Jun 2009 26,780 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2008 23,229 miles

o s f tyre badly worn on inner edge

Pass 6 Jun 2007 20,201 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 16,048 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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Y885 MFC is a 2001 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 Y885 MFC, 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 Y885 MFC registered?

Y885 MFC is a 2001 Subaru Forester, first registered on 30 June 2001.

Is Y885 MFC safe to buy?

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