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ARY 11Y

2001 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2024
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

140,966 mi
Last recorded140,966 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2023
Typical for 2001 Subaru Forester96,565 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationARY 11Y
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2023 140,966 miles

All brake discs corroded

Corrosion to underside

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

LPG fitted

Offside Front brake slightly binding

Fail 9 Jun 2023 140,966 miles

All brake discs corroded

Corrosion to underside

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

LPG fitted

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front brake slightly binding

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

Pass 20 Feb 2015 135,290 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fail 11 Feb 2015 135,290 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2014 124,681 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 114,869 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 107,260 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 24 Jan 2011 96,879 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 84,085 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 72,901 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 60,413 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 46,544 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2005 38,450 miles

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)

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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ARY 11Y is a 2001 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 ARY 11Y, 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 ARY 11Y registered?

ARY 11Y is a 2001 Subaru Forester, first registered on 9 January 2001.

Is ARY 11Y safe to buy?

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