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Y887 MFC

2001 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

79,571 mi
Last recorded79,571 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2010
Typical for 2001 Subaru Forester96,565 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY887 MFC
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2010 79,571 miles
Fail 26 May 2010 79,469 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 May 2009 68,344 miles

Front suspension link on nearside showing signs of play

Front tyres wearing on inside edge

Rear brake pads low

Rear tyres nearing 2mm mark

Pass 2 Jun 2008 59,714 miles

SLIGHT WEAR IN NEARSIDE FRONT AND OFFSIDE REAR ANTI ROLL BAR LINK BUSHES.

Fail 2 Jun 2008 59,714 miles

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

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

SLIGHT WEAR IN NEARSIDE FRONT AND OFFSIDE REAR ANTI ROLL BAR LINK BUSHES.

Pass 2 Jul 2007 49,764 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 40,522 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2006 40,520 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside front tyre scrubbing on inside edge

towbar bolts on nearside one slack and one missing

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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Y887 MFC is a 2001 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 Y887 MFC, 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 Y887 MFC registered?

Y887 MFC is a 2001 Subaru Forester, first registered on 23 June 2001.

Is Y887 MFC safe to buy?

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