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Y764 TBY

2001 Subaru Forester

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2026
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

72,778 mi
Last recorded72,778 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2025
Typical for 2001 Subaru Forester96,565 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY764 TBY
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 28 Apr 2025 72,778 miles
Pass 31 May 2024 72,493 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 May 2023 71,382 miles
Pass 24 May 2022 68,662 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2021 66,305 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2020 63,554 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 60,173 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 56,512 miles

Rear exhaust silencer slightly deteriorated.

Pass 21 Feb 2017 51,877 miles

Rear exhaust silencer slightly deteriorated.

Pass 7 Apr 2016 48,731 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 44,828 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 40,857 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 36,857 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 33,385 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 25 May 2011 29,581 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2010 26,737 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2009 23,238 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 20,153 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 16,752 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 13,937 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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Y764 TBY is a 2001 Subaru Forester in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 Y764 TBY, 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 Y764 TBY registered?

Y764 TBY is a 2001 Subaru Forester, first registered on 19 June 2001.

Is Y764 TBY safe to buy?

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