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Y994 VHR

2001 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

152,157 mi
Last recorded152,157 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2022
Typical for 2001 Subaru Forester96,565 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY994 VHR
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2022 152,157 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2021 142,991 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

EML Lamp illuminated

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from cat converter, also has munt bolt missing (6.1.2 (a))

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both 'milky', beam images poor as a result (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe heavily corroded, not yet excessive

Various body work damage

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2020 132,595 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases catalytic convertor (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front wingmirror casing broken

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Feb 2020 132,595 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases catalytic convertor (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front wingmirror casing broken

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2018 128,250 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside side mirror cover damaged

Packing brake efficiency just met

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All four tyres close to legal limit and the nearside rear tyre potentially dangerous, it is very low and inner tyre side wall perished (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Dec 2018 128,250 miles

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

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak after CAT joint (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside side mirror cover damaged

Packing brake efficiency just met

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All four tyres close to legal limit and the nearside rear tyre potentially dangerous, it is very low and inner tyre side wall perished (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2018 121,441 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all rear (3.6.B.2c)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

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

eml light on

Fail 16 Jan 2018 121,440 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all rear (3.6.B.2c)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

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

eml light on

Pass 9 Dec 2016 119,637 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 113,145 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At 2nd catalytic converter joint (7.1.2)

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

Fail 4 Jan 2016 113,145 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At 2nd catalytic converter joint (7.1.2)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 Jan 2015 111,047 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Dec 2013 107,909 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 106,006 miles

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

rear exhaust box rusty

Pass 17 Jan 2012 103,199 miles

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

rear exhaust outer skin very rusty

Fail 17 Jan 2012 103,199 miles

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

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

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

rear exhaust outer skin very rusty

Pass 23 Dec 2010 95,807 miles

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

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

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

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

some damage to o/s/f indicator

Pass 23 Dec 2009 84,646 miles

some damage to o/s/f indicator light

Fail 24 Dec 2008 74,134 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Dec 2008 74,134 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2008 61,276 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 48,097 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 47,525 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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Y994 VHR is a 2001 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 Y994 VHR, 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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Y994 VHR is a 2001 Subaru Forester, first registered on 17 July 2001.

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