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SY51 AOE

2001 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

121,746 mi
Last recorded121,746 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2014
Typical for 2001 Subaru Forester96,565 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY51 AOE
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2014 121,746 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

exhaust rattle on front pipe

Fail 22 May 2014 121,746 miles

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

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

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

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 3 Jun 2013 111,954 miles

Underside of vehicle muddy

Fail 20 May 2013 111,530 miles

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

underside of vehicle muddy

Pass 14 May 2012 103,125 miles

R/T CERT: 628151222108

wiper blades in poor condition

Fail 30 Apr 2012 102,939 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

wiper blades in poor condition

Pass 20 May 2011 95,585 miles

All rear seatbelts chewed

Both front INNER cv gaiters split in half

EML light on dash

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

Fail 20 May 2011 95,584 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

All rear seatbelts chewed

Both front INNER cv gaiters split in half

EML light on dash

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

Pass 18 May 2010 86,432 miles

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON

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

Pass 20 May 2009 76,496 miles

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON

Pass 22 May 2008 65,355 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 53,861 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 48,455 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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SY51 AOE is a 2001 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 SY51 AOE, 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 SY51 AOE registered?

SY51 AOE is a 2001 Subaru Forester, first registered on 9 November 2001.

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