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Y257 ETY

2001 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2014
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

109,081 mi
Last recorded109,081 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2013
Typical for 2001 Subaru Forester96,565 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY257 ETY
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2013 109,081 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2013 109,081 miles

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 3 Mar 2012 90,470 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 78,745 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 73,359 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 68,025 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 136,624 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 136,123 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2008 136,123 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2008 119,438 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2007 97,811 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE REAR ANTI ROLLBAR LINKS SLIGHT PLAY

Pass 1 Feb 2007 97,811 miles

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE REAR ANTI ROLLBAR LINKS SLIGHT PLAY

Pass 26 Jan 2006 87,586 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2006 87,586 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

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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Y257 ETY is a 2001 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 Y257 ETY, 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 Y257 ETY registered?

Y257 ETY is a 2001 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 March 2001.

Is Y257 ETY safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y257 ETY shows 14 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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