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Y664 ETN

2001 Subaru Forester

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

94,873 mi
Last recorded94,873 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2020
Typical for 2001 Subaru Forester96,565 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY664 ETN
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2020 94,873 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 90,999 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2018 84,662 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 79,308 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 Jan 2017 79,308 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill small hole (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Feb 2015 71,756 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 70,374 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 69,034 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jan 2012 66,186 miles

EML On

Front exhaust heat sheild rateling

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2011 63,134 miles

Nearside front brake disc worn

Nearside front inner constant velocity joint gaiter split.

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside front brake disc worn

Pass 22 Jan 2010 60,714 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jan 2010 60,714 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2009 57,257 miles

engine light stays on

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 13 Feb 2008 51,793 miles

corrosion forming to exhaust system

engine management light on

rear of front brake discs slightly thin

Pass 13 Feb 2007 47,424 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 43,566 miles

some fading to front number plate

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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Y664 ETN is a 2001 Subaru Forester in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 Y664 ETN, 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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Y664 ETN is a 2001 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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