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Y403 WHE

2001 Subaru Forester

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

116,581 mi
Last recorded116,581 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2013
Typical for 2001 Subaru Forester96,565 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY403 WHE
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2013 116,581 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2012 116,399 miles

Nearside 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 Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Nov 2011 105,030 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 96,790 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2009 90,242 miles

offside rear tyre sidewall cracking

Pass 1 Dec 2008 85,578 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 84,655 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 79,264 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2006 73,178 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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Y403 WHE is a 2001 Subaru Forester in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 Y403 WHE, 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 Y403 WHE registered?

Y403 WHE is a 2001 Subaru Forester, first registered on 20 June 2001.

Is Y403 WHE safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y403 WHE shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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