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Y164 TKM

2001 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2019
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

134,892 mi
Last recorded134,892 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2018
Typical for 2001 Subaru Forester96,565 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY164 TKM
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2018 134,892 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 124,139 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 6 Jun 2017 124,138 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 19 May 2016 119,310 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 2 Jun 2015 109,372 miles

rear flexible brake ferrules corroding

Pass 29 May 2014 98,353 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2013 85,732 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 76,018 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 73,917 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 69,389 miles

front tyres 2.5 mm

n/s wiper rubber split

Pass 3 Jun 2009 63,941 miles

n/s inner c/v boot split

Pass 2 Jun 2008 57,941 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 46,153 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 32,279 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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Y164 TKM is a 2001 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 Y164 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 Y164 TKM registered?

Y164 TKM is a 2001 Subaru Forester, first registered on 8 May 2001.

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