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OY51 HHM

2001 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

196,242 mi
Last recorded196,242 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2017
Typical for 2001 Subaru Forester96,565 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY51 HHM
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2017 196,242 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 189,227 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Aug 2015 182,312 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

underside and wheel arches dirty.

Pass 18 Aug 2014 174,532 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust back box outer skin corroded.

Fail 13 Aug 2014 174,411 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust back box outer skin corroded.

Pass 5 Aug 2013 165,190 miles

Exhaust tail pipe outer skin rusty

Front inner suspension bushes slightly worn

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Aug 2012 155,692 miles

Both rear tyres getting close to legal limit

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Exhaust tail pipe slightly deteriorated

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear subframe rusty

Underside of vehicle dirty

Pass 10 Aug 2011 142,246 miles

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

Slight play in anti-roll bar rubber bushes

Pass 13 Aug 2010 129,614 miles

Slight play in anti-roll bar links.

Pass 12 Aug 2009 117,847 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 104,830 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 89,927 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 76,193 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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OY51 HHM is a 2001 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 OY51 HHM, 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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OY51 HHM is a 2001 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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