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LS51 YYB

2001 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

89,943 mi
Last recorded89,943 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2015
Typical for 2001 Subaru Forester96,565 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2015 89,943 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2015 89,943 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Jan 2014 77,626 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2014 77,626 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has excessive play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jan 2013 64,488 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2013 64,488 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2012 54,326 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 44,114 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2010 34,319 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2010 34,319 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Dec 2008 28,975 miles

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

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

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)

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

Pass 2 Jan 2008 24,056 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2006 19,661 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2005 16,215 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 YYB 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 71.4%.

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 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 LS51 YYB, 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 YYB registered?

LS51 YYB is a 2001 Subaru Forester, first registered on 20 December 2001.

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The MOT history for LS51 YYB shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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