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Y956 XJF

2001 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

161,471 mi
Last recorded161,471 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2016
Typical for 2001 Subaru Forester96,565 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY956 XJF
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2016 161,471 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 Sep 2016 161,456 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2013 74,836 miles

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 22 Mar 2012 68,228 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 65,097 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

power steering noisy lock to lock/ belt or other squeal

Fail 24 Mar 2010 64,210 miles

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

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

o/s/f tyre has cracks in side wall

Pass 24 Mar 2010 64,210 miles

o/s/f tyre has cracks in side wall

Pass 12 Sep 2008 62,842 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 61,434 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 59,910 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2006 59,910 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 18 May 2006 58,347 miles

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

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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Y956 XJF 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 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 Y956 XJF, 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 Y956 XJF registered?

Y956 XJF is a 2001 Subaru Forester, first registered on 8 June 2001.

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