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Y944 BSG

2001 Subaru Forester

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2020
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

97,823 mi
Last recorded97,823 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2020
Typical for 2001 Subaru Forester96,565 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY944 BSG
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Fail 14 Dec 2020 97,823 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour Both rears (4.4.3 (a))

Emissions not tested Engine over heating (8.2.1.2 (d))

Headlamp aim too high Both to high. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Sill patch not continuously weld . (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassie rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill, sill end, various repair rotted away. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front (3.4 (b) (ii))

Both rear tyres on limits inner and outer edges

Corrosion to rear subframe

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Plastic sill covers fitted preventing full examination of vehicle

Rear suspension bush's beginning to perish and split with age

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear trailing arms heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear suspension arms badly corroded

Pass 31 May 2019 95,510 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 29 May 2019 95,509 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill behind wheel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill in front of wheel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 93,139 miles

rear radius arm bushes deteriorated

Fail 6 Jun 2018 93,139 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear radius arm bushes deteriorated

Pass 6 Jun 2017 90,689 miles

rear radius arm bushes deteriorated

Fail 2 Jun 2017 90,689 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate insecure (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

rear radius arm bushes deteriorated

Pass 1 Jun 2016 85,896 miles

EML light illuminated

n/s/f inner brake pad anti rattle device incorrectly located

Fail 31 May 2016 85,895 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

EML light illuminated

n/s/f inner brake pad anti rattle device incorrectly located

Pass 4 Jun 2015 79,800 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2015 79,800 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2014 73,602 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 63,586 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

near side rear subframe rusty

rear brake discs corroded

rear brake pads low

Fail 6 Feb 2013 63,586 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

near side rear subframe rusty

rear brake discs corroded

rear brake pads low

Pass 13 Feb 2012 59,743 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

osr cv gaiter appears to be leaking grease

rear suspension components corroded

Pass 14 Feb 2011 53,502 miles

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

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

O.S.F disc scorn and got hot.

Fail 9 Feb 2011 53,501 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

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

O.S.F disc scorn and got hot.

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 18 Feb 2010 47,896 miles

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

Fail 8 Feb 2010 47,819 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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)

Pass 11 Feb 2009 40,105 miles

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

Fail 10 Feb 2009 40,105 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2008 31,567 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 27,084 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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Y944 BSG is a 2001 Subaru Forester in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 Y944 BSG, 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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Y944 BSG is a 2001 Subaru Forester, first registered on 30 March 2001.

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