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SE51 YDA

2001 Subaru Forester

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

75,524 mi
Last recorded75,524 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 Subaru Forester96,565 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE51 YDA
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 3 Nov 2025 75,524 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2024 74,910 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2023 73,480 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2022 69,483 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2021 66,308 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2020 62,988 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2019 59,688 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2018 51,153 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive front differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2017 45,298 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2016 37,632 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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SE51 YDA is a 2001 Subaru Forester in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 SE51 YDA, 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

How do I check the history of SE51 YDA?

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What year was SE51 YDA registered?

SE51 YDA is a 2001 Subaru Forester, first registered on 13 November 2001.

Is SE51 YDA safe to buy?

The MOT history for SE51 YDA shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SE51 YDA have outstanding finance?

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