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Y901 XEV

2001 Subaru Forester

White Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2020
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

254,195 mi
Last recorded254,195 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2019
Typical for 2001 Subaru Forester96,565 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY901 XEV
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2019 254,195 miles

205/70/R15C/104R. All 5mm.

Fail 12 Jan 2019 254,195 miles

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.

Pass 27 Jan 2018 248,723 miles

205/70/R15C/104R. OF 7 OR 6 NR 6 NF 6mm.

Fail 26 Jan 2018 248,723 miles

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)

Pass 31 Jan 2017 247,778 miles

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)

Fail 31 Jan 2017 247,778 miles

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)

Pass 2 Dec 2015 239,495 miles

URGENTLY NEED POLISHING.

Fail 2 Dec 2015 239,495 miles

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.

Pass 28 Nov 2014 225,570 miles

205/70/R15C.

Fail 27 Nov 2014 225,570 miles

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)

Pass 4 Dec 2013 209,911 miles

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

Fail 3 Dec 2013 209,911 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2012 197,466 miles

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.

Fail 24 Nov 2012 197,466 miles

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)

Fail 2 Jun 2011 175,351 miles

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)

Pass 2 Jun 2011 175,351 miles

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)

Pass 5 May 2010 157,827 miles

Engine management light on

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

Fail 30 Apr 2010 157,826 miles

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)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 143,145 miles

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)

Fail 21 Apr 2009 143,145 miles

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)

Pass 3 Dec 2007 126,512 miles

management light on

Pass 5 Jun 2006 90,591 miles

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

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

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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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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