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Y811 ECY

2001 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

136,569 mi
Last recorded136,569 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2021
Typical for 2001 Subaru Forester96,565 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY811 ECY
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Fail 18 Mar 2021 136,569 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust rusted

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2020 130,065 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 122,214 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2019 122,153 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 115,022 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 108,418 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 98,995 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 89,793 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 77,759 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 65,953 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2012 56,781 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 48,679 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 42,080 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Apr 2009 35,149 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 32,318 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 29,143 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2006 24,843 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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Y811 ECY is a 2001 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 Y811 ECY, 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 Y811 ECY registered?

Y811 ECY is a 2001 Subaru Forester, first registered on 19 April 2001.

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