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Y278 ROR

2001 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

105,888 mi
Last recorded105,888 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2015
Typical for 2001 Subaru Forester96,565 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY278 ROR
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2015 105,888 miles

Engine management light on

Fail 3 Feb 2015 105,888 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine management light on

Pass 5 Jan 2015 104,788 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

N/S/F tyre worn on both edges

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 5 Jan 2015 104,788 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

N/S/F tyre worn on both edges

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Dec 2013 98,616 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 92,074 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2011 50,904 miles

Engine managment light on

Fail 30 Nov 2011 50,901 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Engine managment light on

Pass 28 Jun 2010 69,487 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

centre rear seat belt not avilable

Pass 23 Jun 2009 57,138 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2008 50,582 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)

Pass 27 Jun 2007 45,581 miles

Offside rear tyre starting to age crack

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 29 Jun 2006 41,491 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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Y278 ROR is a 2001 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 Y278 ROR, 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 Y278 ROR registered?

Y278 ROR is a 2001 Subaru Forester, first registered on 23 March 2001.

Is Y278 ROR safe to buy?

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