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Y421 BSC

2001 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

92,133 mi
Last recorded92,133 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2017
Typical for 2001 Subaru Forester96,565 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY421 BSC
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2017 92,133 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipe and back box joints (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Outer cv boot deteriorated

Pass 6 Jan 2016 86,110 miles

Rear subframe heavily corroded

Pass 15 Jan 2015 83,395 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 80,591 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 77,111 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 3 Jan 2012 74,350 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

Pass 3 Jan 2012 74,350 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

Pass 10 Jan 2011 72,481 miles

Corrosion on N/S/R disc.

Corrosion on O/S/F disc.

Corrosion on O/S/R disc.

Pass 19 Jan 2010 70,393 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Jan 2009 60,262 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Jan 2008 52,019 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2007 41,910 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2006 34,934 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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Y421 BSC is a 2001 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 Y421 BSC, 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

How do I check the history of Y421 BSC?

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What year was Y421 BSC registered?

Y421 BSC is a 2001 Subaru Forester, first registered on 30 March 2001.

Is Y421 BSC safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y421 BSC shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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