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Y863 XAS

2001 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

130,772 mi
Last recorded130,772 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2014
Typical for 2001 Subaru Forester96,565 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY863 XAS
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2014 130,772 miles

crack in screen not in drivers veiw

Fail 18 Sep 2014 130,772 miles

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

crack in screen not in drivers veiw

Pass 23 Sep 2013 123,720 miles

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

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

crack in screen not in veiw

Fail 18 Sep 2012 116,416 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 18 Sep 2012 116,416 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 27 Sep 2011 112,083 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 23 Sep 2011 112,080 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Sep 2010 110,904 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 22 Sep 2010 110,686 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 25 Sep 2009 95,455 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 86,605 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2007 79,105 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2006 70,758 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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Y863 XAS is a 2001 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 Y863 XAS, 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 Y863 XAS registered?

Y863 XAS is a 2001 Subaru Forester, first registered on 13 June 2001.

Is Y863 XAS safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y863 XAS shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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