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Y904 MFC

2001 Subaru Forester

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

237,981 mi
Last recorded237,981 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2018
Typical for 2001 Subaru Forester96,565 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY904 MFC
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2018 237,981 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2017 232,639 miles

Front Coolant leak ()

Front Oil leak ()

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

hid lights fitted

Pass 12 Jul 2016 217,780 miles

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

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lense fading (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lense fading (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all bushes cracked and worn (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

engine management light is on

exhaust system corroded

Pass 9 Dec 2014 217,003 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2013 211,219 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2013 211,219 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 205,409 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 192,903 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2011 192,895 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2010 180,542 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2010 180,542 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 May 2009 167,694 miles

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

front disc lipped

o/s/f seat belt slightly frayed

rear disc pitted

slight play in steering rack

stone chips in windscreen

Fail 14 May 2009 167,614 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

front disc lipped

o/s/f seat belt slightly frayed

rear disc pitted

slight play in steering rack

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 22 May 2008 149,335 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 May 2007 128,337 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 107,751 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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Y904 MFC is a 2001 Subaru Forester in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y904 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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Y904 MFC is a 2001 Subaru Forester, first registered on 26 July 2001.

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