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Y987 EFC

2001 Subaru Forester

White Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

128,374 mi
Last recorded128,374 miles
Recorded on29 Feb 2016
Typical for 2001 Subaru Forester96,565 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY987 EFC
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Feb 2016 128,374 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2016 128,374 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 125,956 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2014 123,376 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2014 123,376 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2013 121,605 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 22 Jul 2013 121,605 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Jul 2012 118,634 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2012 118,630 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre eccesivley perished on inside wall

Pass 29 Jul 2011 115,976 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2011 115,976 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2010 108,214 miles

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

nearside front inner drive shaft boot split

Fail 23 Jul 2010 108,214 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

nearside front inner drive shaft boot split

Pass 20 Jul 2009 102,839 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2009 102,839 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2008 95,717 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2008 95,717 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Jul 2007 88,695 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 81,946 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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Y987 EFC is a 2001 Subaru Forester in White with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 Y987 EFC, 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 Y987 EFC registered?

Y987 EFC is a 2001 Subaru Forester, first registered on 2 August 2001.

Is Y987 EFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y987 EFC shows 19 tests with a 57.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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