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YH51 HLT

2001 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

154,985 mi
Last recorded154,985 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2024
Typical for 2001 Subaru Forester96,565 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH51 HLT
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2024 154,985 miles

Nearside Rear body damage

Fail 5 Apr 2024 154,985 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear body damage

Pass 26 Mar 2023 153,193 miles

Nearside Rear quarter panel damage

Pass 3 Dec 2017 152,091 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2017 152,089 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

Fail 3 Dec 2017 152,089 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Towbar component insecure (6.6.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Nov 2016 147,259 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 138,924 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2015 138,924 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 129,135 miles

exhaust back box poor condition

Pass 6 Aug 2013 122,418 miles

both headlamps lenses deteriorating

Pass 8 Aug 2012 117,800 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 112,325 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 104,008 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 94,805 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2008 84,772 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 74,358 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 19 Aug 2006 62,994 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Aug 2006 62,994 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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YH51 HLT is a 2001 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 YH51 HLT, 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 YH51 HLT registered?

YH51 HLT is a 2001 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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