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Y896 DJO

2001 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

152,152 mi
Last recorded152,152 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2015
Typical for 2001 Subaru Forester96,565 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY896 DJO
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2015 152,152 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 145,770 miles

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

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear subframe corroded.

Pass 7 Mar 2013 142,074 miles

Both front brake discs worn and pitted on the inside.

Exhaust system corroded.

N/S/F Wiper deteriorated but still clearing screen.

Rear subframe corroded.

Pass 7 Feb 2012 138,763 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear exhaust in poor condition

unable to check n/s/r seat belt

unable to check outer sills

Pass 3 Feb 2011 133,927 miles

Both rear tyres are cracking on the side walls.

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jan 2010 128,891 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

nsr tyre 2-3 mm

osr tyre 3-4 mm

Pass 24 Jan 2009 124,317 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 118,953 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 110,449 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2006 101,220 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 9 Jan 2006 101,220 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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Y896 DJO is a 2001 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 Y896 DJO, 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 Y896 DJO registered?

Y896 DJO is a 2001 Subaru Forester, first registered on 2 March 2001.

Is Y896 DJO safe to buy?

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