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Y572 RPS

2001 Subaru Forester

Maroon Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

76,400 mi
Last recorded76,400 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2013
Typical for 2001 Subaru Forester96,565 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY572 RPS
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2001
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2013 76,400 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

both front to rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded

nearside front tyre getting worn(2mm)

offside front brake gripping slightly

various suspension arms at rear slightly corroded

Fail 31 May 2013 76,337 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

both front to rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded

nearside front tyre getting worn(2mm)

offside front brake gripping slightly

various suspension arms at rear slightly corroded

Pass 21 May 2012 62,443 miles

underside components getting quite rusty

Fail 21 May 2012 62,443 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

underside components getting quite rusty

Pass 11 Aug 2011 60,716 miles

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

wiper blades worn

Fail 11 Aug 2011 60,714 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

wiper blades worn

Pass 5 Aug 2010 58,805 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 56,548 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 53,851 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 50,719 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 46,212 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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Y572 RPS is a 2001 Subaru Forester in Maroon with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 Y572 RPS, 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 Y572 RPS registered?

Y572 RPS is a 2001 Subaru Forester, first registered on 17 August 2001.

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The MOT history for Y572 RPS shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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