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SD51 YDY

2001 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

137,678 mi
Last recorded137,678 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2017
Typical for 2001 Subaru Forester96,565 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD51 YDY
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2017 137,678 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both rear and nsf (3.6.B.2c)

Engine management light on

Fail 24 Mar 2017 137,675 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear and n/s/f (3.6.B.2c)

Engine management light on

Pass 30 Sep 2015 131,794 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 125,746 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2014 125,736 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Sep 2013 119,465 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2012 109,010 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2011 104,390 miles

Both front brake discs pitted

Pass 11 Sep 2010 96,721 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 83,605 miles

nearside drive shaft inner boot split

Pass 13 Sep 2008 72,265 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2007 61,061 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 51,567 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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SD51 YDY is a 2001 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 SD51 YDY, 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 SD51 YDY registered?

SD51 YDY is a 2001 Subaru Forester, first registered on 10 November 2001.

Is SD51 YDY safe to buy?

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