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Y963 NBY

2001 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

82,221 mi
Last recorded82,221 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2025
Typical for 2001 Subaru Forester96,565 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY963 NBY
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2025 82,221 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2023 81,527 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 brake disc surfaces are rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Slight exhaust blow from front/exhaust manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Nsr Front inner arch has small hole (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres are cracking on sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Dec 2022 80,499 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 brake discs are rusty/pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Dec 2021 79,027 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2021 78,989 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 78,404 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Rear brake disc surfaces rusty/pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Dec 2020 78,330 miles

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Osr inner sill rusty, small hole (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Rear brake disc surfaces rusty/pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 76,154 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 74,172 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 71,268 miles

Offside front tyre deteriorated and splitting

Pass 25 May 2016 68,021 miles

All tyres deterioating

Pass 29 May 2015 65,046 miles

nearside rear tyre deterioating

Pass 3 Jun 2014 62,564 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jun 2013 58,660 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 55,415 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 51,020 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2011 50,944 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Near side rear brake discs parts of surface rusted

Pass 28 May 2010 46,697 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2009 43,142 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 38,796 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Jun 2007 33,420 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2006 25,680 miles

Advise centre rear lapp belt not found

Advise nearside front tyre low on tread on outer edge

advise front brake pads getting low

advise front number plate cracked

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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Y963 NBY is a 2001 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 Y963 NBY, 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 Y963 NBY registered?

Y963 NBY is a 2001 Subaru Forester, first registered on 13 June 2001.

Is Y963 NBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y963 NBY shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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