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LS51 YXL

2001 Subaru Forester

Maroon Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2019
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

191,008 mi
Last recorded191,008 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2018
Typical for 2001 Subaru Forester96,565 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS51 YXL
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2001
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2018 191,008 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Oct 2018 191,008 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 182,178 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 161,871 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 142,166 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 127,264 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 105,336 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 90,877 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 81,939 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 74,813 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 64,332 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 55,625 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 46,561 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2006 37,074 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2005 28,216 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2005 28,216 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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LS51 YXL is a 2001 Subaru Forester in Maroon with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 LS51 YXL, 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 LS51 YXL registered?

LS51 YXL is a 2001 Subaru Forester, first registered on 13 November 2001.

Is LS51 YXL safe to buy?

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