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Y912 DJO

2001 Subaru Forester

White Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2016
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

158,406 mi
Last recorded158,406 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2015
Typical for 2001 Subaru Forester96,565 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY912 DJO
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2015 158,406 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2015 158,406 miles

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

passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle o/s/r (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 29 Jul 2014 151,809 miles

Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

cover sills fitted

Fail 29 Jul 2014 151,805 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

cover sills fitted

Pass 1 Aug 2013 144,376 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 139,109 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 29 Jul 2011 131,205 miles
Pass 15 May 2010 123,001 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2007 119,043 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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Y912 DJO is a 2001 Subaru Forester in White with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 Y912 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 Y912 DJO registered?

Y912 DJO is a 2001 Subaru Forester, first registered on 9 March 2001.

Is Y912 DJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y912 DJO shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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