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Y324 MEN

2001 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

194,588 mi
Last recorded194,588 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2014
Typical for 2001 Subaru Forester96,565 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY324 MEN
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2014 194,588 miles

Nearside Rear 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 6 Oct 2012 189,630 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2011 186,038 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2010 182,429 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2009 178,644 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 10 Oct 2009 178,644 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 174,346 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2008 174,170 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/f inner cv boot split

Pass 11 Oct 2007 166,029 miles

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

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

engine light on

Fail 11 Oct 2007 166,029 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

engine light on

Pass 11 Oct 2006 144,096 miles

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

engine management light on

Pass 13 Oct 2005 120,396 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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Y324 MEN is a 2001 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y324 MEN, 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 Y324 MEN registered?

Y324 MEN is a 2001 Subaru Forester, first registered on 9 March 2001.

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