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RE51 HYC

2001 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

201,597 mi
Last recorded201,597 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2019
Typical for 2001 Subaru Forester96,565 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE51 HYC
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2019 201,597 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

parking brake efficiency just within limits

Fail 22 Jan 2019 201,596 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

parking brake efficiency just within limits

Pass 16 Jan 2018 192,015 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 16 Jan 2018 192,013 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 21 Feb 2017 178,068 miles

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

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

Offside Front crack in windscreen

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

front to rear brake pipes corroded - near to fuel tank

Pass 1 Feb 2016 160,407 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jan 2016 160,117 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

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

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

engine management light on

Pass 30 Jan 2015 142,989 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 30 Jan 2015 142,989 miles

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2014 133,012 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine management light on

Fail 22 Jan 2014 133,001 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 5 Feb 2013 125,648 miles

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

engine management light on

Pass 5 Feb 2013 125,648 miles

engine management light on

Pass 25 Jan 2012 118,281 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2012 118,280 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2011 111,626 miles

engine management light on

only just got through emmissions

Fail 27 Jan 2011 111,626 miles

engine management light on

only just got through emmissions

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Dec 2009 103,946 miles

nearside front inner driveshaft boot split

Fail 15 Dec 2009 103,946 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

nearside front inner driveshaft boot split

Pass 9 Dec 2008 95,358 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 86,065 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 77,533 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2005 57,423 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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RE51 HYC is a 2001 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 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 RE51 HYC, 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 RE51 HYC registered?

RE51 HYC is a 2001 Subaru Forester, first registered on 17 December 2001.

Is RE51 HYC safe to buy?

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