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Y395 DBW

2001 Subaru Forester

White Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

174,367 mi
Last recorded174,367 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2013
Typical for 2001 Subaru Forester96,565 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY395 DBW
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2013 174,367 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 May 2012 172,086 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear tyre rubber cracking

Pass 30 Apr 2011 165,822 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2011 165,822 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Dec 2009 154,893 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 5 Dec 2009 154,893 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2008 145,291 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 133,645 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2007 133,448 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 9 Nov 2006 120,267 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2005 109,997 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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Y395 DBW is a 2001 Subaru Forester in White with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 Y395 DBW, 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 Y395 DBW registered?

Y395 DBW is a 2001 Subaru Forester, first registered on 10 April 2001.

Is Y395 DBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y395 DBW shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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