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SY51 EMV

2001 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

128,083 mi
Last recorded128,083 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2017
Typical for 2001 Subaru Forester96,565 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY51 EMV
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2017 128,083 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2017 127,755 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 18 Oct 2016 115,275 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 18 Oct 2016 115,275 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 103,547 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2015 103,547 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Nov 2014 90,891 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2014 90,891 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2013 79,334 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2013 79,344 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2012 72,333 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2011 67,911 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 62,945 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Nov 2009 56,672 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2008 50,499 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2008 50,499 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 44,588 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 38,944 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2005 32,891 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 EMV is a 2001 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 EMV, 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 EMV registered?

SY51 EMV is a 2001 Subaru Forester, first registered on 27 December 2001.

Is SY51 EMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for SY51 EMV shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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