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OY51 YHC

2001 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2017
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

192,105 mi
Last recorded192,105 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2016
Typical for 2001 Subaru Forester96,565 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY51 YHC
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2016 192,105 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion and offside rear inner wheel arches (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 15 Jan 2016 192,105 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion and offside rear inner wheel arches (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2015 182,335 miles

engine management light on

Pass 15 May 2006 75,282 miles
Fail 15 May 2006 75,282 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 YHC is a 2001 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 OY51 YHC, 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 OY51 YHC registered?

OY51 YHC is a 2001 Subaru Forester, first registered on 20 October 2001.

Is OY51 YHC safe to buy?

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