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Y554 MDA

2001 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2019
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

311,410 mi
Last recorded311,410 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2018
Typical for 2001 Subaru Forester96,565 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY554 MDA
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2018 311,410 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 303,496 miles

Both front tyres low on tread and nearing tread limits of wear (esp O/S/F, also worn at inner edge)

Exhaust getting abit corroded

Front end chassis and crossmember/radiator mount areas getting corroded

O/S/R inner w/arch top turret areas starting to get abit corroded

Rear metal b/pipes getting corroded at ends

Rear suspension components and subframe getting corroded

Rear tyres getting low on tread

Fail 21 Feb 2017 303,496 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner w/arch turret area next to suspension/spring mount (2.4.A.3)

Both front tyres low on tread and nearing tread limits of wear (esp O/S/F, also worn at inner edge)

Exhaust getting abit corroded

Front end chassis and crossmember/radiator mount areas getting corroded

O/S/R inner w/arch top turret areas starting to get abit corroded

Rear metal b/pipes getting corroded at ends

Rear suspension components and subframe getting corroded

Rear tyres getting low on tread

Pass 11 Mar 2016 294,087 miles

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside front wiper split

oil leak

Fail 10 Mar 2016 294,055 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside front wiper split

oil leak

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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Y554 MDA is a 2001 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 Y554 MDA, 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 Y554 MDA registered?

Y554 MDA is a 2001 Subaru Forester, first registered on 31 December 2001.

Is Y554 MDA safe to buy?

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