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Y643 HGW

2001 Subaru Forester

Red Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

130,605 mi
Last recorded130,605 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2018
Typical for 2001 Subaru Forester96,565 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY643 HGW
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2018 130,605 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 124,675 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2017 124,674 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

front brake binding both (3.7.B.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Sep 2016 119,277 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 113,115 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 100,825 miles

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

Fail 27 Aug 2014 100,825 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2013 99,167 miles

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

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

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

Fail 7 Aug 2013 99,167 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2012 91,389 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2011 84,371 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2010 74,269 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 61,297 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 61,014 miles

both front brake discs have slight pitting evident

complete exhaust system is heavily corroded

Fail 31 Mar 2008 61,014 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

both front brake discs have slight pitting evident

complete exhaust system is heavily corroded

Pass 26 Mar 2007 52,321 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2006 42,952 miles

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

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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Y643 HGW is a 2001 Subaru Forester in Red with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 Y643 HGW, 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 Y643 HGW registered?

Y643 HGW is a 2001 Subaru Forester, first registered on 13 April 2001.

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