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Y264 ETY

2001 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2019
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

173,504 mi
Last recorded173,504 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2018
Typical for 2001 Subaru Forester96,565 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY264 ETY
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2018 173,504 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 23 Jan 2017 165,962 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Feb 2016 159,213 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 147,194 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2015 147,006 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2014 135,925 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2013 124,752 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2012 114,193 miles

engine managment lamp on

Pass 11 Feb 2011 103,403 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 17 Feb 2010 94,586 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 17 Feb 2010 94,586 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Feb 2009 87,271 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2009 87,271 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 29 Dec 2007 73,160 miles

advise o/s no. plate light

advise rear suspension arm bushes

Pass 2 Jan 2007 57,881 miles

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Mar 2006 55,484 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 55,484 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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Y264 ETY is a 2001 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 Y264 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 Y264 ETY registered?

Y264 ETY is a 2001 Subaru Forester, first registered on 17 March 2001.

Is Y264 ETY safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y264 ETY shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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