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Y112 TKM

2001 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

123,480 mi
Last recorded123,480 miles
Recorded on24 May 2010
Typical for 2001 Subaru Forester96,565 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY112 TKM
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 May 2010 123,480 miles
Fail 13 May 2010 123,257 miles

Nearside Lower Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 12 May 2009 116,761 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

N/S/F & N/S/R Tyres bald on outside edges.

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

O/S/F & O/S/R & N/S/R Seat belts dammaged but not weakend.

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 May 2009 116,756 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

N/S/F & N/S/R Tyres bald on outside edges.

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

O/S/F & O/S/R & N/S/R Seat belts dammaged but not weakend.

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2008 108,241 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 24 Jun 2008 108,164 miles

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Mar 2007 100,892 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2006 88,511 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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Y112 TKM is a 2001 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 Y112 TKM, 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 Y112 TKM registered?

Y112 TKM is a 2001 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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