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VN51 YZB

2001 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2023
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

144,631 mi
Last recorded144,631 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2022
Typical for 2001 Subaru Forester96,565 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN51 YZB
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2022 144,631 miles

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

EML on

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2020 142,153 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

perishing to suspension bushes

Pass 27 Nov 2019 138,395 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2018 132,614 miles

slight exhaust blow at front

Pass 28 Nov 2017 124,690 miles

slight exhaust blow from front

Pass 29 Nov 2016 116,159 miles

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

slight exhaust blow

Pass 25 Nov 2015 105,352 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 95,796 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Nov 2013 84,981 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 76,326 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2011 66,848 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2010 57,167 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2009 53,216 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2008 48,317 miles

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

unable to use centre rear seat belt due dog gaurd

Pass 27 Nov 2007 44,327 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2006 38,909 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 24 Nov 2006 38,909 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 YZB is a 2001 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 YZB, 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 VN51 YZB registered?

VN51 YZB is a 2001 Subaru Forester, first registered on 14 December 2001.

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