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Y939 FDV

2001 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

133,878 mi
Last recorded133,878 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2019
Typical for 2001 Subaru Forester96,565 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY939 FDV
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2019 133,878 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2018 114,078 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 107,619 miles
Fail 23 May 2017 107,619 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush Both rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 12 May 2016 98,032 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush Both rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 May 2015 87,958 miles

rear suspention getting rusty

Pass 21 May 2014 76,102 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2014 76,102 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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)

rear tyres cracking/perishing

Pass 30 May 2013 64,643 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2012 54,833 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 42,854 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2010 42,014 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2010 42,014 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 18 Feb 2009 38,530 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 35,306 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 33,478 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 31,231 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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Y939 FDV is a 2001 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 FDV, 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 FDV registered?

Y939 FDV is a 2001 Subaru Forester, first registered on 3 March 2001.

Is Y939 FDV safe to buy?

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