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Y57 DEP

2001 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

83,952 mi
Last recorded83,952 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2019
Typical for 2001 Subaru Forester96,565 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY57 DEP
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Fail 7 Nov 2019 83,952 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Wheel arch excess corrosion. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Body sill excess corrosion. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Body sill excess corrosion. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Box end sill excess corrosion. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Upper shock absorber mounting excess corrosion. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Wheel arch area excess corrosion. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Body sill excess corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Body sill excess corrosion. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Box end sill excess corrosion. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Upper shock absorber mounting excess corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2018 83,242 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 76,502 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 73,782 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 71,079 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2015 71,079 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Mar 2014 67,826 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 62,687 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2012 57,445 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 52,577 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 48,714 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 43,505 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 39,928 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 36,831 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 31,132 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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Y57 DEP is a 2001 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 Y57 DEP, 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 Y57 DEP registered?

Y57 DEP is a 2001 Subaru Forester, first registered on 24 March 2001.

Is Y57 DEP safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y57 DEP shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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