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Y506 YAT

2001 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

142,742 mi
Last recorded142,742 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2014
Typical for 2001 Subaru Forester96,565 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY506 YAT
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2014 142,742 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 134,353 miles

all tyres heavily perishing

brake pedal rubber worn

rear exhaust corroding

Pass 27 Jun 2012 125,521 miles

all tyres perished

exhaust corroded

poor headlight output

slight play in osf rack

wipers getting poor

Fail 6 Jul 2011 118,633 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

brake pedal rubber worn

exhaust heat shield loose & baffles slight noise

front pads low

Pass 6 Jul 2011 118,633 miles

brake pedal rubber worn

exhaust heat shield loose & baffles slight noise

front pads low

Pass 30 Jul 2010 56,531 miles

brake pedal rubber worn

Fail 30 Jul 2010 56,531 miles

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

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

brake pedal rubber worn

noise power steering belt

Pass 30 Jul 2009 104,387 miles

rear brake pads low

brake pedal rubber worn

front no. plate cracked

n/s mirror insecure

Pass 25 Jul 2008 96,367 miles

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

front no plate cracked.

Fail 25 Jul 2008 96,367 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

front no plate cracked.

n/s/f tyre tead depth 2mm. o/s/r tyre tread depth 3mm and nail in tyre.

Pass 1 Aug 2007 88,347 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 81,750 miles

corrosion on exhaust back box

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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Y506 YAT is a 2001 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y506 YAT, 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 Y506 YAT registered?

Y506 YAT is a 2001 Subaru Forester, first registered on 31 December 2001.

Is Y506 YAT safe to buy?

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