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Y563 RDG

2001 Subaru Forester

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

204,086 mi
Last recorded204,086 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2019
Typical for 2001 Subaru Forester96,565 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY563 RDG
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2019 204,086 miles

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

Front exhaust needs attention

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

engine management light on

Fail 1 Jul 2019 204,086 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front exhaust needs attention

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

engine management light on

Pass 27 Jun 2018 193,869 miles

n/s & o/s outer sills plastic covers

no lights on dash time test

Fail 23 Jun 2018 193,801 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

n/s & o/s outer sills plastic covers

no lights on dash time test

Pass 9 Jun 2017 176,640 miles

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s and n/s (2.4.A.3)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 157,539 miles

exhaust system deteriorating

n/s & o/s outer sills plastic covers

n/s/r inner pannel corroded & weaking need changing

slight blow exhaust system

Fail 10 Jun 2015 142,128 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 142,128 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 131,337 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 119,292 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 26 Jun 2012 111,464 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2012 111,425 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 28 Jun 2011 106,333 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 97,581 miles

N/S/F inner drive shalft gautor split.

Pass 18 Jun 2009 86,662 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 18 Jun 2009 86,662 miles

Centre Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Jun 2008 76,134 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 64,113 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 55,267 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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Y563 RDG is a 2001 Subaru Forester in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 Y563 RDG, 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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Y563 RDG is a 2001 Subaru Forester, first registered on 2 July 2001.

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