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VK51 YMP

2001 Subaru Forester

Maroon Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2025
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

66,964 mi
Last recorded66,964 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2024
Typical for 2001 Subaru Forester96,565 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK51 YMP
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2001
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2024 66,964 miles

(NON OBLIGATORY) ENGINE MALFUNCTION WARNING ILLUMINATED

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 22 Mar 2024 66,921 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended BUCKLES NOT ACCESSIBLE (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

(NON OBLIGATORY) ENGINE MALFUNCTION WARNING ILLUMINATED

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2023 59,191 miles

Engine management light illuminated

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust heatshields loose but not likely to fall off

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2mm and no tread on inner edge. LEGAL LIMIT = 1.6mm. 205/70x15 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2mm and no tread on inner edge. LEGAL LIMIT = 1.6mm. 205/70x15 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Feb 2023 59,191 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/70x15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Engine management light illuminated

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust heatshields loose but not likely to fall off

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2mm and no tread on inner edge. LEGAL LIMIT = 1.6mm. 205/70x15 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2mm and no tread on inner edge. LEGAL LIMIT = 1.6mm. 205/70x15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Mar 2022 51,287 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Engine management light illumniated

Radiator panel corroded

fuel tank / exhaust heatshield insecure but fitted at time of test

Pass 25 Mar 2021 46,097 miles

Radiator support panel corroded

Fail 24 Mar 2021 46,094 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Heatshields on front exhaust system slightly loose

Radiator support panel corroded

engine management light illuminated

Pass 31 Oct 2019 40,597 miles

Engine management light illuminated

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

steering / suspension components corroded but not seriously weakened

Pass 15 Nov 2018 36,870 miles

suspension / steering items corroded but not seriously weakened

Fail 12 Nov 2018 36,867 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

suspension / steering items corroded but not seriously weakened

Pass 15 Sep 2017 36,361 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2017 36,341 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 36,092 miles

EML warning light on

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust system heat shields, deteriorated and loose

exhaust system slightly deteriorated

front and rear steering and suspension components slightly corroded

front cross member corroded,, recommend check

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated,, recommend keep check

Pass 24 Sep 2015 35,516 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

engine management warning light on

exhaust system slightly deteriorated in general

front and rear steering and suspension components, slightly corroded

front cross member slightly corroded

rear exhaust silencer showing signs of deterioration

Fail 24 Sep 2015 35,516 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

engine management warning light on

exhaust system slightly deteriorated in general

front and rear steering and suspension components, slightly corroded

front cross member slightly corroded

rear exhaust silencer showing signs of deterioration

Pass 6 Oct 2014 33,544 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2014 33,544 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 11 Sep 2013 31,991 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2013 31,991 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Sep 2012 30,517 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2012 30,517 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Sep 2011 29,190 miles

Battery insecure

Engine management light on

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2010 28,080 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2009 25,472 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 24,452 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 22,469 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 18,641 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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VK51 YMP is a 2001 Subaru Forester in Maroon with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VK51 YMP, 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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VK51 YMP is a 2001 Subaru Forester, first registered on 15 November 2001.

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