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Y296 ETY

2001 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

115,065 mi
Last recorded115,065 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2017
Typical for 2001 Subaru Forester96,565 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY296 ETY
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2017 115,065 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 109,009 miles

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

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

chip in windscreen

corrosion n/s/r subframe

Fail 24 May 2016 109,009 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.4.A.3)

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

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

chip in windscreen

corrosion n/s/r subframe

Fail 19 Jun 2015 105,760 miles

N/S/F AND O/S/F INNER DRIVE SHAFT BOOTS

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 105,760 miles

N/S/F AND O/S/F INNER DRIVE SHAFT BOOTS

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2014 99,945 miles

exhaust system starting to deteriate

Pass 5 Jun 2013 93,851 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside front tyre wearing on inner tread edge

Pass 13 Apr 2012 84,946 miles

Connecting joint of centre and back exhaust slightly deteriated

Nearside front tyre is slightly cracked on the tyre walls

Nearside rear tyre is slightly cracked on the tyre walls

Offside rear tyre is slightly cracked on the tyre walls

Pass 19 May 2011 80,239 miles

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

n/s inner cv boot split

Pass 18 May 2010 75,369 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 69,522 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 64,542 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 60,430 miles
Fail 15 May 2007 60,425 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 May 2006 51,685 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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Y296 ETY is a 2001 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 Y296 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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Y296 ETY is a 2001 Subaru Forester, first registered on 23 May 2001.

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