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YG51 EYU

2001 Subaru Forester

Yellow Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

163,516 mi
Last recorded163,516 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2016
Typical for 2001 Subaru Forester96,565 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG51 EYU
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2016 163,516 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 25 Jul 2016 163,516 miles

Centre Seat belt retracting mechanism defective was obstructed by dog cage (5.2.5b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 156,313 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 148,336 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2013 141,448 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2013 141,286 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2012 134,445 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 123,362 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 110,017 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 97,008 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2009 97,008 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2008 84,204 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 69,461 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 55,409 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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YG51 EYU is a 2001 Subaru Forester in Yellow with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 YG51 EYU, 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 YG51 EYU registered?

YG51 EYU is a 2001 Subaru Forester, first registered on 5 September 2001.

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