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Y748 KDK

2001 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

150,841 mi
Last recorded150,841 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2016
Typical for 2001 Subaru Forester96,565 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY748 KDK
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2016 150,841 miles

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe (2.4.A.3)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 139,886 miles

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 19 Aug 2015 139,886 miles

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 27 Aug 2014 130,289 miles

heatshield rattling on exhaust front pipe (is secure)

Pass 15 Aug 2013 121,634 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Aug 2013 121,634 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2012 103,874 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2012 103,874 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2011 100,907 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2010 95,868 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2009 90,305 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2008 84,093 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 78,549 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 78,526 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2007 78,526 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2006 71,659 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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Y748 KDK is a 2001 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y748 KDK, 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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Y748 KDK is a 2001 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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