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RO51 YBX

2001 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

78,915 mi
Last recorded78,915 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2015
Typical for 2001 Subaru Forester96,565 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO51 YBX
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2015 78,915 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2015 78,915 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Jan 2015 78,381 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2015 78,381 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jan 2014 76,288 miles

EML on

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jan 2013 66,695 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 63,192 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Dec 2010 58,537 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 54,340 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 49,180 miles

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

Fail 12 Dec 2008 49,131 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2007 45,304 miles

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

Front number plate starting to delaminate

Pass 8 Dec 2006 41,483 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2005 33,639 miles

rear exhaust box slightly corroding.

slight wear on n/s/r tyre outer edge.

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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RO51 YBX is a 2001 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 RO51 YBX, 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 RO51 YBX registered?

RO51 YBX is a 2001 Subaru Forester, first registered on 21 December 2001.

Is RO51 YBX safe to buy?

The MOT history for RO51 YBX shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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