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Y453 DWL

2001 Subaru Forester

Maroon Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

109,580 mi
Last recorded109,580 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2022
Typical for 2001 Subaru Forester96,565 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY453 DWL
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2001
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Fail 24 Jun 2022 109,580 miles

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner cv boot slight deterioration.

Rear subframe corroded around n/s and o/s mounting areas.

Various metal brake pipes corroded.

Pass 18 Jun 2021 106,195 miles

Nearside Front Inner cv boot cracked and perished.

Pass 26 Jun 2020 102,323 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2020 102,323 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 3 May 2019 99,903 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 May 2018 97,676 miles
Fail 24 May 2018 97,676 miles

Power steering malfunctioning DRIVE BELT SLIPPING (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 18 May 2017 94,215 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 89,547 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 86,404 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2015 86,404 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2014 82,129 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 77,980 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 75,378 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 73,125 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2010 70,004 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2010 70,004 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 66,181 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 60,866 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 56,166 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 50,330 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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Y453 DWL is a 2001 Subaru Forester in Maroon with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 Y453 DWL, 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 Y453 DWL registered?

Y453 DWL is a 2001 Subaru Forester, first registered on 15 June 2001.

Is Y453 DWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y453 DWL shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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