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Y953 RBD

2001 Subaru Forester

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

160,775 mi
Last recorded160,775 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2016
Typical for 2001 Subaru Forester96,565 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY953 RBD
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2016 160,775 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

headlamp washers inop

Fail 2 Jun 2016 160,775 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

headlamp washers inop

Pass 13 May 2015 154,890 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2014 150,128 miles

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

Oil leak

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

rear tyres perrished

slight rumble from n/s/r wheel bearing

Fail 6 Jun 2014 150,117 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

rear tyres perrished

slight rumble from n/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 28 May 2013 141,000 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 134,899 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 6 Jun 2012 134,898 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 31 May 2011 125,190 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2010 115,338 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2009 103,916 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 89,198 miles

corrosion on exhaust system.

Fail 29 May 2008 89,198 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

corrosion on exhaust system.

Pass 14 May 2007 73,708 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 61,704 miles

Ueven wear on nearside rear tyre

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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Y953 RBD is a 2001 Subaru Forester in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 Y953 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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Y953 RBD is a 2001 Subaru Forester, first registered on 12 June 2001.

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