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Y941 NBY

2001 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

170,741 mi
Last recorded170,741 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2022
Typical for 2001 Subaru Forester96,565 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY941 NBY
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2022 170,741 miles

General Underbody Corrosion

Pass 27 Nov 2019 167,123 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 159,971 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2018 159,969 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2017 155,550 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2017 155,543 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner upper arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner upper arch (2.4.A.3)

Pass 12 Aug 2016 150,374 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 147,390 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 147,369 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both rears (3.6.B.4e)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened suspect bent (2.4.G.1)

Fail 17 Aug 2015 147,364 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision loose (3.3.A.1b)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both rears (3.6.B.4e)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened suspect bent (2.4.G.1)

Pass 5 Aug 2014 145,924 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2013 136,565 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Aug 2013 136,565 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 125,895 miles

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

slight wear/play in all antiroll bar links

Fail 18 Jul 2012 125,895 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2011 119,548 miles

exhaust rear silencer in poor condition.

rear brake discs corroded.

Pass 26 Jul 2010 114,962 miles

rear brake discs corroded.

Fail 23 Jul 2010 114,859 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

rear brake discs corroded.

Pass 1 Jul 2009 105,102 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Jun 2008 95,254 miles

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

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

front discs worn

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 21 Jun 2007 83,086 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2007 83,086 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Jul 2006 68,713 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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Y941 NBY is a 2001 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 Y941 NBY, 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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Y941 NBY is a 2001 Subaru Forester, first registered on 23 April 2001.

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