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YG51 EYV

2001 Subaru Forester

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2016
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

169,913 mi
Last recorded169,913 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2016
Typical for 2001 Subaru Forester96,565 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG51 EYV
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 5 Dec 2016 169,913 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement BOTH FRONT (2.4.G.2)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded FRONT & REAR (3.6.B.4e)

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak OFFSIDE REAR (2.7.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded BOTH SIDES REAR AT TOP SHOCK MOUNTING (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded OFFSIDE REAR AT ARM TO REAR DIFF. (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively NEARSIDE FRONT (8.2.2)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' CHIPS (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' CHIPS (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2015 168,636 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

engine management lamp illuminated

Fail 8 Jul 2015 168,636 miles

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)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

engine management lamp illuminated

Pass 27 Jun 2014 163,173 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 161,637 miles

SLIGHT CORROSION ON FRONT BOTTOM RADIATOR LANDING PANNEL .

Fail 22 Mar 2013 161,637 miles

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 31 Jan 2012 157,920 miles

Outer Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 26 Jan 2012 157,920 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling insecure (2.5.C.1e)

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling insecure (2.5.C.1e)

Outer Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Jan 2011 148,389 miles

Battery insecure

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front no.plate cracked

Fail 24 Jan 2011 148,384 miles

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

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

Battery insecure

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front no.plate cracked

Fail 15 Jan 2010 139,374 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2010 139,374 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2008 127,314 miles

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

Fail 30 Dec 2008 127,314 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2008 127,269 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

shortend wiper fitted to nearside

Pass 5 Nov 2007 103,138 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Nov 2006 82,430 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Nov 2005 58,914 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 EYV is a 2001 Subaru Forester in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 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 YG51 EYV, 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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YG51 EYV is a 2001 Subaru Forester, first registered on 3 September 2001.

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