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Y94 LRN

2001 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

176,064 mi
Last recorded176,064 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2021
Typical for 2001 Subaru Forester96,565 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY94 LRN
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2021 176,064 miles

Nearside door mirror missing

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2021 176,063 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside door mirror missing

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 173,317 miles

Nearside Door mirror missing

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2019 167,890 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside door mirror missing.

Pass 7 Jun 2018 164,562 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 May 2018 164,562 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear near fuel tank. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 May 2017 158,088 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 151,069 miles

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

Fail 26 May 2016 151,030 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 28 May 2015 144,320 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 134,745 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2014 134,745 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 May 2013 123,696 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 114,178 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Apr 2011 103,449 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 97,512 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 May 2009 92,892 miles
Fail 8 May 2009 92,892 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 11 Jul 2007 70,764 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2007 70,764 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 49,545 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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Y94 LRN is a 2001 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 Y94 LRN, 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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What year was Y94 LRN registered?

Y94 LRN is a 2001 Subaru Forester, first registered on 8 March 2001.

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