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Y653 UGJ

2001 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

154,248 mi
Last recorded154,248 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2015
Typical for 2001 Subaru Forester96,565 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY653 UGJ
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2015 154,248 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2015 154,248 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Aug 2014 145,455 miles

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

nsf wiper slightly split

Pass 9 Aug 2013 130,295 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 116,754 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2011 115,082 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 110,147 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 104,413 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2009 104,413 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2008 99,387 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 2 Jul 2008 99,387 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2007 94,137 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2007 94,137 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 89,270 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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Y653 UGJ is a 2001 Subaru Forester in Blue 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 Y653 UGJ, 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 Y653 UGJ registered?

Y653 UGJ is a 2001 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 May 2001.

Is Y653 UGJ safe to buy?

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