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LS51 YXM

2001 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

187,769 mi
Last recorded187,769 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2016
Typical for 2001 Subaru Forester96,565 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS51 YXM
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2016 187,769 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint links (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush links (2.4.G.2)

oil leaks

Fail 15 Feb 2016 187,643 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Feb 2015 172,116 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 161,750 miles

Engine management light on

Pass 18 Feb 2013 147,633 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear box rusting

steering rack mounts very soft due to oil contamation play to limet

Pass 2 May 2012 133,675 miles

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 26 Apr 2011 116,701 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

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

n/s/f tyre close to limit and has impact damage to outter sidewall

Pass 10 May 2010 103,924 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 91,763 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 77,396 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 64,807 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 50,491 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 YXM is a 2001 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 YXM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LS51 YXM registered?

LS51 YXM is a 2001 Subaru Forester, first registered on 23 November 2001.

Is LS51 YXM safe to buy?

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