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Y723 ETN

2001 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

151,561 mi
Last recorded151,561 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2017
Typical for 2001 Subaru Forester96,565 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY723 ETN
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2017 151,561 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush both rear d bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

both inner sills covered heavily with sealant

Pass 13 Oct 2016

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

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

inner track arms have slight play

Fail 3 Oct 2016

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

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

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

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all of the sub frame has light corrosion (2.4.A.3)

inner track arms have slight play

rear supporting panels have slight corrosion

Pass 9 Oct 2015
Fail 29 Sep 2015

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 13 Oct 2014
Pass 21 Oct 2013 127,409 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 115,597 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)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2011 111,302 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 105,281 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 99,966 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 92,397 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 82,862 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 71,425 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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Y723 ETN 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 85.7%.

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 Y723 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of Y723 ETN?

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What year was Y723 ETN registered?

Y723 ETN is a 2001 Subaru Forester, first registered on 20 April 2001.

Is Y723 ETN safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y723 ETN shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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