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Y634 XAX

2001 Subaru Forester

Maroon Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

155,310 mi
Last recorded155,310 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2018
Typical for 2001 Subaru Forester96,565 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY634 XAX
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2001
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2018 155,310 miles

rear tyres cracked and perished

Fail 20 Nov 2018 155,297 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high both n/s and o/s (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged pipe and hose insecure behind wheel (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system pipe into block connector (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

rear tyres cracked and perished

Pass 17 Nov 2017 153,191 miles

Offside Rear perished and starting to crack

rear n/s and o/s suspension arms corroded

rear suspension subframe corroded

Fail 15 Nov 2017 153,180 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed perished sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall perished (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear perished and starting to crack

rear n/s and o/s suspension arms corroded

rear suspension subframe corroded

Pass 11 Nov 2016 150,922 miles

Nearside Front tyre starting to perish and crack on sidewall

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear subframe corroded

Offside Front cracked and perished between treads

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

windscreen has small chip in it

Fail 11 Nov 2016 150,911 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Nearside Front tyre starting to perish and crack on sidewall

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear subframe corroded

Offside Front cracked and perished between treads

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

windscreen has small chip in it

Pass 11 Nov 2015 149,169 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 146,772 miles

SLIGHT PLAY IN N/S/R ANTI ROLL BAR

Fail 10 Nov 2014 146,718 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

SLIGHT PLAY IN N/S/R ANTI ROLL BAR

Pass 29 Nov 2013 93,963 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2013 93,963 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 28 Nov 2012 132,274 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Nov 2012 132,274 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2011 126,439 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 118,515 miles

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

engine management light on

Fail 4 Nov 2010 118,509 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

engine management light on

Pass 10 Nov 2009 108,158 miles

exhaust system badly corroded

front discs and pads are worn

slight play in n/s/r drop link

Pass 18 Nov 2008 94,678 miles

front screen has crack on n/s

n/s inner drive shaft gaitor splitt

Pass 19 Nov 2007 84,409 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2006 70,635 miles

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

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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Y634 XAX is a 2001 Subaru Forester in Maroon with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 Y634 XAX, 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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Y634 XAX is a 2001 Subaru Forester, first registered on 31 July 2001.

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