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Y943 FNO

2001 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

91,621 mi
Last recorded91,621 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2015
Typical for 2001 Subaru Forester96,565 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY943 FNO
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2015 91,621 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2015 91,621 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Feb 2014 76,660 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2014 76,660 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 30 Jan 2013 69,567 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2012 67,606 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2011 64,657 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2010 58,109 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 48,732 miles

front pads getting low

Pass 20 Feb 2008 40,997 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 34,592 miles

damage to o/s/f wing, trim missing o/s sill panel

Pass 28 Feb 2006 28,809 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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Y943 FNO is a 2001 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 Y943 FNO, 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 Y943 FNO registered?

Y943 FNO is a 2001 Subaru Forester, first registered on 10 March 2001.

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The MOT history for Y943 FNO shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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