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Y737 XBH

2001 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

136,180 mi
Last recorded136,180 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2015
Typical for 2001 Subaru Forester96,565 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY737 XBH
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2015 136,180 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front windscreen wiper split but clearing screen

Pass 26 Oct 2012 134,148 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2012 134,126 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2011 122,105 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside inner cv gaiter split

Pass 2 Jul 2010 110,068 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 1 Jul 2010 110,068 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 Jul 2009 100,536 miles

front tyres wearing to inner edges

n/s f fog lamp holed

Pass 1 Jul 2008 88,146 miles

crack nsf screen outside a zone

rear no plate cracked

Pass 15 Jun 2007 78,105 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2006 60,214 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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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Y737 XBH is a 2001 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 Y737 XBH, 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 Y737 XBH registered?

Y737 XBH is a 2001 Subaru Forester, first registered on 16 July 2001.

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