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Y664 UGJ

2001 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2016
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

153,145 mi
Last recorded153,145 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2016
Typical for 2001 Subaru Forester96,565 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY664 UGJ
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Fail 28 Nov 2016 153,145 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Nov 2015 153,050 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2014 152,946 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 152,815 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2013 152,815 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Nov 2012 152,462 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2012 152,462 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 4 Nov 2011 152,392 miles

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

Fail 4 Nov 2011 152,392 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 1 Sep 2010 144,822 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 1 Sep 2010 144,822 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2009 136,798 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2009 136,798 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 120,040 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Squeeking comming from N/S/F hub

Fail 22 Aug 2008 120,040 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Squeeking comming from N/S/F hub

Pass 24 Aug 2007 104,150 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2007 104,150 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 29 Aug 2006 92,373 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2006 92,373 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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 UGJ is a 2001 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 Y664 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 Y664 UGJ registered?

Y664 UGJ is a 2001 Subaru Forester, first registered on 16 May 2001.

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