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OY51 HHO

2001 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

172,594 mi
Last recorded172,594 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2021
Typical for 2001 Subaru Forester96,565 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY51 HHO
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2021 172,594 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Dec 2019 168,713 miles

Front bottom cross member corroded

Rear subframe corroded

under tray fitted obstructing some underside components

Fail 10 Dec 2019 168,713 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front bottom cross member corroded

Rear subframe corroded

under tray fitted obstructing some underside components

Pass 4 Sep 2018 164,508 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 162,028 miles

Both rear inner sills corroded

Slight underbody corrosion

Pass 25 Aug 2016 159,791 miles

slight underbody corrosion

Pass 1 Sep 2015 157,336 miles

exhaust blow

slight under body corrosion

Pass 29 Aug 2014 154,522 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 151,085 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 142,238 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 22 Aug 2012 142,226 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Aug 2011 129,452 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 4 Aug 2011 129,452 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Aug 2010 116,925 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Aug 2009 102,490 miles

slight split in brake pedal rubber

stone chips in front screen

Fail 19 Aug 2009 102,490 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

slight split in brake pedal rubber

stone chips in front screen

Pass 27 Aug 2008 90,728 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)

brake pedal rubber starting to split

Pass 15 Aug 2007 78,651 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2006 63,153 miles

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

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 HHO is a 2001 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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

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