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VN51 EHY

2001 Subaru Forester

Yellow Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2021
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

141,289 mi
Last recorded141,289 miles
Recorded on22 May 2020
Typical for 2001 Subaru Forester96,565 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN51 EHY
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 22 May 2020 141,289 miles

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 16 Apr 2019 136,356 miles

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 4 May 2018 126,359 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 120,556 miles

Oil leak ()

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

Front Oil leak ()

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 118,057 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 115,242 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 112,911 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 111,033 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 107,977 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 100,679 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2009 93,130 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 80,013 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 70,069 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2006 56,555 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f indicater lens cracked

o/s/f inner tyre tread low

plastic covers fitted to sills

rear brake pads getting low and corrosion to brake disc;s

Pass 24 Oct 2005 42,106 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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VN51 EHY is a 2001 Subaru Forester in Yellow with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 VN51 EHY, 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

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What year was VN51 EHY registered?

VN51 EHY is a 2001 Subaru Forester, first registered on 31 October 2001.

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