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VN51 YTG

2001 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

193,156 mi
Last recorded193,156 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2013
Typical for 2001 Subaru Forester96,565 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN51 YTG
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2013 193,156 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

brake pedal rubbers slightly worn.

n/s rear tyre treads getting down outer edge.

Pass 13 Nov 2012 177,930 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

brake padel rubbers slightly worn

rear exhaust box outer covers loose box deteriorating

Fail 12 Nov 2012 177,927 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

batterys loose

brake padel rubbers slightly worn

rear exhaust box outer covers loose box deteriorating

Pass 23 Nov 2011 162,431 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

n/s front outer drive shaft gaiter slight movement on its mounting

o/s front inner drive shaft gaiter split

Pass 19 Oct 2010 141,774 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 129,777 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 119,129 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 103,387 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 76,980 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 YTG is a 2001 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 YTG, 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 YTG registered?

VN51 YTG is a 2001 Subaru Forester, first registered on 20 December 2001.

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