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Y633 FHK

2001 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

142,125 mi
Last recorded142,125 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2015
Typical for 2001 Subaru Forester96,565 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY633 FHK
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2015 142,125 miles

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

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Pass 13 Aug 2014 140,537 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

battery loose

covers fitted to n/s & o/s sills

Fail 8 Aug 2014 140,522 miles

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

battery loose

covers fitted to n/s & o/s sills

Pass 12 Jul 2013 139,043 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

covers fitted to n/s & o/s sills

Pass 12 Jul 2012 136,697 miles

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

covers fitted to n/s & o/s sills

n/s/f & o/s/f tyres cracked in tread

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

rear wiper blade torn

Fail 10 Jul 2012 136,696 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

covers fitted to n/s & o/s sills

n/s/f & o/s/f tyres cracked in tread

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

rear wiper blade torn

Pass 14 Jul 2011 134,122 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

rear wiper blade torn

sill covers & underbody shields fitted

Pass 15 Jul 2010 127,146 miles

clamp loose on exhaust

covers fitted to n/s & o/s sills

rear wiper blade torn

under body shields fitted

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

battery insecure

Fail 14 Jul 2010 127,146 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

battery insecure

clamp loose on exhaust

covers fitted to n/s & o/s sills

rear wiper blade torn

under body shields fitted

Pass 9 Jul 2009 119,733 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

near side rear seat belt has child seat fitted

rear no plate starting to deteriorated

Pass 14 Jul 2008 110,433 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 11 Jul 2008 110,419 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 10 Jul 2007 100,376 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear no. plate slightly disfigured

Pass 14 Jul 2006 89,105 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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Y633 FHK is a 2001 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 Y633 FHK, 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 Y633 FHK registered?

Y633 FHK is a 2001 Subaru Forester, first registered on 30 March 2001.

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