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Y357 PAJ

2001 Subaru Forester

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2017
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

128,502 mi
Last recorded128,502 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2016
Typical for 2001 Subaru Forester96,565 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY357 PAJ
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 13 Jul 2016 128,502 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 128,174 miles

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front exhaust slight blow

Pass 12 Feb 2014 123,137 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Feb 2013 115,271 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Feb 2012 107,094 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 97,795 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 89,877 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2009 80,401 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 71,229 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 62,736 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 54,046 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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Y357 PAJ is a 2001 Subaru Forester in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 Y357 PAJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y357 PAJ registered?

Y357 PAJ is a 2001 Subaru Forester, first registered on 26 March 2001.

Is Y357 PAJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y357 PAJ shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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