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Y139 OTU

2001 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

159,416 mi
Last recorded159,416 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2013
Typical for 2001 Subaru Forester96,565 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY139 OTU
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2013 159,416 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2013 159,416 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Jul 2012 156,705 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 150,643 miles

n/s/f indicator lense broken

rear subframe mounting points corroded

various metal brake pipes corroded

Fail 4 Jul 2011 150,578 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Near side front indicator lens broken

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 1 Mar 2010 132,123 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 118,783 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 Mar 2008 105,778 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2007 91,774 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

iner n/s/f drive shaft boot split & leaking grease over exhaust sistem

Pass 5 Mar 2007 91,774 miles

iner n/s/f drive shaft boot split & leaking grease over exhaust sistem

Pass 8 Mar 2006 74,123 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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Y139 OTU is a 2001 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 Y139 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y139 OTU registered?

Y139 OTU is a 2001 Subaru Forester, first registered on 15 June 2001.

Is Y139 OTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y139 OTU shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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