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Y802 TKK

2001 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

145,429 mi
Last recorded145,429 miles
Recorded on25 May 2017
Typical for 2001 Subaru Forester96,565 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY802 TKK
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 May 2017 145,429 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 123,534 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 104,152 miles
Fail 19 May 2015 104,124 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 23 May 2014 85,924 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 83,908 miles

Tow bar electrical sockets insecure

Fail 14 Aug 2013 83,906 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Tow bar electrical sockets insecure

Pass 17 Aug 2012 80,617 miles

Engine management light on

Fail 14 Aug 2012 80,614 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine management light on

Fail 10 Aug 2011 77,232 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside head lamp has a poor beam pattern

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

Pass 10 Aug 2011 77,232 miles

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

Nearside head lamp has a poor beam pattern

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

Pass 20 Jul 2010 71,991 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2009 63,631 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 57,540 miles

Rear wiper torn

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

Number plate light dim

Fail 23 Feb 2007 50,300 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Feb 2007 50,300 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2006 42,645 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2006 42,319 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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Y802 TKK is a 2001 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 Y802 TKK, 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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Y802 TKK is a 2001 Subaru Forester, first registered on 16 March 2001.

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