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SY51 AON

2001 Subaru Forester

Maroon Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

90,530 mi
Last recorded90,530 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2012
Typical for 2001 Subaru Forester96,565 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY51 AON
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2001
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2012 90,530 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2012 90,530 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Sep 2011 80,688 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 80,688 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Fail 28 Sep 2010 73,898 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2010 73,898 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2009 62,279 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 50,427 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 41,257 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 37,656 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 AON is a 2001 Subaru Forester in Maroon with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AON, 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 AON registered?

SY51 AON is a 2001 Subaru Forester, first registered on 6 November 2001.

Is SY51 AON safe to buy?

The MOT history for SY51 AON shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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