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Y202 TSJ

2001 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

68,112 mi
Last recorded68,112 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2011
Typical for 2001 Subaru Forester96,565 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY202 TSJ
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Fail 2 Jun 2011 68,112 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Slight corrosion rear brake pipes, all rear suspension arms, fuel tank, exhaust flanges & rear strut turrets. Slight deterioration antiroll links & rear No.Plate cracked. Offside front tyre nearing minimum.

Pass 8 Jun 2010 64,945 miles

Slight corrosion mid exhaust rear flange, rear brake pipes & rear suspension subframe. Offside front tyre at 2mm.

Pass 28 May 2009 62,111 miles

Slight corrosion mid exhaust rear flange & raer brake pipes. Offside front tyre approx 3mm.

Pass 27 May 2008 54,962 miles

Slight corrosion exhaust back box outer skin and general brake pipes.

Fail 27 May 2008 54,962 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Slight corrosion exhaust back box outer skin and general brake pipes.

Pass 15 Jun 2007 48,145 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 41,664 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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Y202 TSJ is a 2001 Subaru Forester in Silver 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 Y202 TSJ, 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 Y202 TSJ registered?

Y202 TSJ is a 2001 Subaru Forester, first registered on 26 April 2001.

Is Y202 TSJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y202 TSJ 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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