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RE51 HYJ

2001 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2012
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

121,002 mi
Last recorded121,002 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2011
Typical for 2001 Subaru Forester96,565 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE51 HYJ
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 21 Nov 2011 121,002 miles

EML light on

rear exhaust silencer corroded

strong advisory that the nearside front inner drive shaft boot is split

Pass 15 Nov 2010 111,022 miles

EML light on

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Spare tyre defective

nearside front inner drive shaft boot split

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 16 Nov 2009 98,081 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS THIN

NEAR SIDE REAR TYRE NEAR LIMIT

Pass 19 Nov 2008 85,806 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

offside front tyre valve perishing(advise replacement)

Pass 7 Dec 2007 76,405 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2006 65,492 miles

n/s/f tyre has cut in outer side wall but not down to cords

Pass 23 Nov 2005 48,554 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2004 31,996 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 HYJ is a 2001 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 RE51 HYJ, 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 HYJ registered?

RE51 HYJ is a 2001 Subaru Forester, first registered on 18 December 2001.

Is RE51 HYJ safe to buy?

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