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Y556 DAB

2001 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

101,085 mi
Last recorded101,085 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2021
Typical for 2001 Subaru Forester96,565 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY556 DAB
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Fail 7 Jun 2021 101,085 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ALL (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2020 96,367 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2019 91,692 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2018 88,630 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 85,033 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2017 85,032 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 81,919 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

all tyres perished

both rear trailing arm bush's deteriorated

Pass 22 Apr 2015 79,005 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 76,258 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 72,756 miles

rear exhaust box corroding

rear suspension surface corroding

Pass 30 Mar 2012 68,936 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Mar 2011 63,213 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 58,279 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 52,422 miles

rear axle noise

Pass 14 Feb 2008 47,031 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2007 42,329 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 38,284 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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Y556 DAB is a 2001 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 Y556 DAB, 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 Y556 DAB registered?

Y556 DAB is a 2001 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 March 2001.

Is Y556 DAB safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y556 DAB shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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