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Y935 RBD

2001 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

105,211 mi
Last recorded105,211 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2021
Typical for 2001 Subaru Forester96,565 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY935 RBD
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2021 105,211 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2020 75,137 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 72,373 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper sub frame rusty

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 May 2018 67,813 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 63,989 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 61,461 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 58,575 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Jun 2014 54,209 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Jun 2014 54,209 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2013 48,390 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 5 Mar 2013 48,390 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 43,910 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2012 43,791 miles

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

Front Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

Pass 15 Feb 2011 41,322 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2010 38,941 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2009 36,206 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 32,571 miles

Both front tyres badly worn on inner edges,but not to cords

Engine management light on

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

Pass 14 Feb 2007 28,309 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 24,489 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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Y935 RBD is a 2001 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 Y935 RBD, 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 Y935 RBD registered?

Y935 RBD is a 2001 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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