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Y566 BJW

2001 Subaru Forester

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

141,792 mi
Last recorded141,792 miles
Recorded on21 May 2016
Typical for 2001 Subaru Forester96,565 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY566 BJW
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 May 2016 141,792 miles

Offside Rear tyre bald on inner tread

Rear cross member rusty on n/s

slight play in n/s/r n/s/f & o/s/f anti roll bar links

Pass 23 May 2015 137,275 miles
Pass 24 May 2014 134,123 miles
Pass 25 May 2013 130,373 miles
Pass 5 May 2012 126,700 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 115,237 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both number plate lights dim

plastic covers on bodysills prevent a thorough examination

Fail 28 Apr 2011 115,036 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both number plate lights dim

plastic covers on bodysills prevent a thorough examination

unable to conduct emissions test due to condition of exhaust system

Pass 11 May 2010 99,694 miles

front b/pads approx 80% worn / discs lipped

n/s/f inner d/shaft gaiter split

n/s/f tyre worn to 1.75mm on inside edge

o/s/f tyre on 2mm on inside edge

rear pads approx 50% worn

Pass 12 May 2009 77,361 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 12 May 2009 77,361 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 27 May 2008 53,889 miles
Pass 26 May 2007 33,155 miles
Fail 18 May 2007 33,155 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2007 201,199 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 May 2006 21,129 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 16 May 2006 21,129 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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Y566 BJW is a 2001 Subaru Forester in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 Y566 BJW, 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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Y566 BJW is a 2001 Subaru Forester, first registered on 16 May 2001.

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