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Y124 OTU

2001 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

155,802 mi
Last recorded155,802 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2014
Typical for 2001 Subaru Forester96,565 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY124 OTU
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 7 Aug 2014 155,802 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 26 Jul 2013 149,947 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Jul 2013 149,947 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Aug 2012 142,082 miles

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2011 135,590 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 124,895 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 115,622 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2009 115,622 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2008 107,886 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 90,770 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 90,747 miles

Oil leak

Fail 22 Mar 2007 90,747 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Feb 2006 78,129 miles

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

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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Y124 OTU 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 69.2%.

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 Y124 OTU, 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 Y124 OTU registered?

Y124 OTU is a 2001 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 May 2001.

Is Y124 OTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y124 OTU shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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