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Y451 XBU

2001 Subaru Forester

Gold Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2010
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

107,665 mi
Last recorded107,665 miles
Recorded on29 May 2009
Typical for 2001 Subaru Forester96,565 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY451 XBU
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 29 May 2009 107,665 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 2 Jul 2007 85,904 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2006 71,213 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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Y451 XBU is a 2001 Subaru Forester in Gold with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 Y451 XBU, 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 Y451 XBU registered?

Y451 XBU is a 2001 Subaru Forester, first registered on 22 June 2001.

Is Y451 XBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y451 XBU shows 3 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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