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Y975 TOK

2001 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

136,628 mi
Last recorded136,628 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2015
Typical for 2001 Subaru Forester96,565 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY975 TOK
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2015 136,628 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 18 Feb 2014 128,550 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2013 121,015 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 Jan 2012 108,700 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2011 108,696 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Sep 2010 96,452 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2010 929,645 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2009 81,257 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

clutch pedal rubber pad missing

Fail 22 Sep 2009 81,214 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

clutch pedal rubber pad missing

Pass 21 Jul 2008 73,374 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2008 73,374 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2007 66,347 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2006 58,053 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 5 Jul 2006 58,053 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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Y975 TOK is a 2001 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 Y975 TOK, 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 Y975 TOK registered?

Y975 TOK is a 2001 Subaru Forester, first registered on 30 March 2001.

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