2001 Subaru Forester 2.0L Petrol · Y86 JKX
2001 Subaru Forester (2.0L, petrol). First registered 26 Apr 2001. Recorded mileage 160,265 miles. MOT expired on 21 Jun 2026.
- Make & Model
- SUBARU FORESTER
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 21 Jun 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 160,265 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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Y86 JKX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 17/06/2026
- 160,265 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
Y86 JKX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 Subaru Forester (Y86 JKX) between June 2022 and June 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 17 June 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (4 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Bodywork (3 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Wheel ”; “Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Vehicle”; “Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Hole i”.
Y86 JKX Mileage History
- 14/06/2022136,581 mi
- 15/06/2023144,821 mi+8,240 mi
- 06/06/2024152,838 mi+8,017 mi
- 19/06/2025157,488 mi+4,650 mi
- 17/06/2026160,265 mi+2,777 mi
Average of roughly 5,910 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Subaru Subaru Forester Mk1 (SF)
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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- Rear Strut Tower and Chassis CorrosionSerious
UK road salt attacks the rear strut towers and the "U-brace" front subframe, often rotting them from the inside out. Structural corrosion here is one of the most common MOT failure areas on high-mileage SF Foresters and can lead to an MOT failure or expensive structural repair.
- Rear Wheel Bearing FailureModerate
The SF is known for chewing through rear wheel bearings, which can be a difficult and labor-intensive job to replace if the hub bolts are seized. A failing bearing produces a rising drone and, left too late, can damage the hub.
- Exhaust System Corrosion and LeaksModerate
On UK-salted roads the SF's exhaust system, silencer and pipes rust from the outside in, producing loud blowing or hissing noises and potentially an MOT failure on exhaust noise, emissions or leaks. This is most likely once the car is well into its mileage and has seen several winters.
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