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OY51 HYX

2001 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

176,632 mi
Last recorded176,632 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2016
Typical for 2001 Subaru Forester96,565 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY51 HYX
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2016 176,632 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2015 164,950 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2014 153,468 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2013 142,301 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 6 Jul 2013 142,301 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jul 2012 128,508 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 107,655 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2010 95,620 miles

Advise nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 6 Jul 2010 95,620 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Advise nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 9 Jul 2009 85,945 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 75,435 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2008 75,435 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Jul 2007 63,991 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2006 53,823 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2006 53,823 miles

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

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 HYX is a 2001 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 HYX, 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 OY51 HYX registered?

OY51 HYX is a 2001 Subaru Forester, first registered on 14 September 2001.

Is OY51 HYX safe to buy?

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