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Y789 BSX

2001 Subaru Forester S Turbo AWD

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Subaru Forester S Turbo AWD82,866 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY789 BSX
MakeSubaru
ModelForester S Turbo AWD
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2009

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

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

pads low

Pass 5 Jun 2008 128,519 miles

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

Fail 30 May 2008 128,519 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 May 2007 119,652 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 106,868 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

air bag warning lamp staying on

Fail 30 May 2006 106,867 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

How Reliable is the Subaru Forester S Turbo AWD?

Based on 601 MOT tests across 102 vehicles.

74.9%
Pass Rate
7,330
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
102
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 22
Registration plate lamp not working 21
position lamp(s) not working 17
Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush 17
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 12
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Y789 BSX is a 2001 Subaru Forester S Turbo AWD in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2001 Subaru Forester S Turbo AWD models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.4% with a typical mileage of 82,866 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 S Turbo AWD fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 22 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y789 BSX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Forester S Turbo AWD typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 25 years old, this Subaru Forester S Turbo AWD is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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Y789 BSX is a 2001 Subaru Forester S Turbo AWD, first registered on 30 April 2001.

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