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Y46 HWJ

2001 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

162,914 mi
Last recorded162,914 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2015
Typical for 2001 Subaru Forester96,565 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY46 HWJ
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2015 162,914 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2014 152,121 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2014 152,121 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 May 2013 147,171 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 143,206 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 137,347 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 131,147 miles

E.M.L on

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 May 2009 124,184 miles

advise nearside front inner cv boot split

Pass 22 Apr 2008 118,433 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 116,735 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 115,539 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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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Y46 HWJ is a 2001 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 Y46 HWJ, 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 Y46 HWJ registered?

Y46 HWJ is a 2001 Subaru Forester, first registered on 15 May 2001.

Is Y46 HWJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y46 HWJ shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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