MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
254,195 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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205/70/R15C/104R. All 5mm.
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split. (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
205/70/R15C/104R. All 5mm.
205/70/R15C/104R. OF 7 OR 6 NR 6 NF 6mm.
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Silencer holed. (7.1.2)
205/70/R15C/104R. OF 7 OR 6 NR 6 NF 6mm.
Headlamp aim too low Polished headlamps to give pattern. (1.8)
Registration plate lamp not fitted Made up and fitted number plate light assembly. (1.1.C.1b)
205/70/R15/104R. OF 7 OR 6 NR 6 NF 6mm.
Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Very damp but functioning. (2.7.3)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer leaking slightly. (7.1.2)
205/70/R15/104R. OF 7 OR 6 NR 6 NF 6mm.
Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Very damp but functioning. (2.7.3)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer leaking slightly. (7.1.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
URGENTLY NEED POLISHING.
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
URGENTLY NEED POLISHING.
205/70/R15C.
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
205/70/R15C.
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
All 4 tyres getting low strong advice change
Brake pipes coated with grease not allowing full inspection
Engine management light stays on
Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Oil leak
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Rear suspension bushes slightly weak
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
All 4 tyres getting low strong advice change
Brake pipes coated with grease not allowing full inspection
Engine management light stays on
Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Oil leak
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Rear suspension bushes slightly weak
Engine management light on.
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
P205/70/R15/95S. OF 3 OR 2 NR 2 NF 2mm.
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Engine management light on.
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
P205/70/R15/95S. OF 3 OR 2 NR 2 NF 2mm.
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
205/70/15. OF 2.5 mm OR 4mm NR 6mm NF 2mm.
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 Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
205/70/15. OF 2.5 mm OR 4mm NR 6mm NF 2mm.
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 Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Engine management light on
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Engine management light on
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Engine management light on
Front number plate cracked and slightly insecure
Metal object in offside rear tyre
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Engine management light on
Front number plate cracked and slightly insecure
Metal object in offside rear tyre
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
management light on
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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Y901 XEV is a 2001 Subaru Forester in White with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.
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 Y901 XEV, 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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Y901 XEV is a 2001 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 August 2001.
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