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Y939 BSG

2001 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2022
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

103,829 mi
Last recorded103,829 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2021
Typical for 2001 Subaru Forester96,565 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY939 BSG
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2021 103,829 miles

Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

under body corrosion

Pass 7 Mar 2014 101,121 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2013 97,167 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 92,051 miles

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

Fail 29 Mar 2012 92,049 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2011 87,770 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2011 87,768 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2010 81,515 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 75,628 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Feb 2007 71,299 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 60,013 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2006 60,013 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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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Y939 BSG is a 2001 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y939 BSG, 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 Y939 BSG registered?

Y939 BSG is a 2001 Subaru Forester, first registered on 31 March 2001.

Is Y939 BSG safe to buy?

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