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X512 DYB

2001 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2015
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

158,954 mi
Last recorded158,954 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2014
Typical for 2001 Subaru Forester96,565 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX512 DYB
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Fail 21 Aug 2014 158,954 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2014 158,954 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 151,394 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2013 151,346 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2012 147,450 miles

all four coil springs corroded

both front anti roll bar linkage bushs debonding

both rear brake pipes corroded

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 3 Aug 2011 143,532 miles

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

all suspension coil springs corroded

part of exhaust heat shield missing

Pass 18 Aug 2010 138,433 miles

catalyst heatshield insecure

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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X512 DYB is a 2001 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 X512 DYB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of X512 DYB?

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What year was X512 DYB registered?

X512 DYB is a 2001 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 February 2001.

Is X512 DYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for X512 DYB shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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