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YJ51 NFE

2001 Subaru Forester

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2024
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

133,761 mi
Last recorded133,761 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2023
Typical for 2001 Subaru Forester96,565 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ51 NFE
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2023 133,761 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play all 4 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Under sealed - in places unable to see method of repairs as coated in black paint

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

all wheel arches are scabby - no sharp edges

Fail 9 Dec 2023 133,761 miles

Driver's door catch insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sills = both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play all 4 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

all wheel arches are scabby - no sharp edges

Fail 4 Oct 2023 133,698 miles

Front Position lamp not working X2 (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected SILL (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected SILL (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL\COATED (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) POOR ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced ARM (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced ARCH TO DOOR (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced ARM (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced ARCH TO DOOR##POOR## (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced VALANCE\POOR (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2022 132,564 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security SILL (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 131,054 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EDGED (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced VALANCE (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources 1OF2 INOP (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 129,604 miles

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security COMPLETE VALANCE (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 22 Sep 2020 129,580 miles

Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened FACE (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired SILL (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security COMPLETE VALANCE (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2019 127,637 miles

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 125,718 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 122,696 miles

BRAKE PEDAL ANTI\SLIP WORN

EML\MIL

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

Rear Body has slight corrosion CROSS MEMBER HOLED XS (6.1.B.2)

Fail 24 Aug 2017 122,690 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases AND MID SECTIONS HOLED (7.1.2)

BRAKE PEDAL ANTI\SLIP WORN

EML\MIL

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

Rear Body has slight corrosion CROSS MEMBER HOLED XS (6.1.B.2)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 119,446 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2016 119,403 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2015 115,007 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 109,649 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 27 Aug 2013 104,386 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2013 104,386 miles

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 28 Aug 2012 98,771 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 91,178 miles

all brake pipes coated in grease unable to check properly

Pass 25 Aug 2010 82,184 miles

front brake discs heavily pitted

Pass 3 Aug 2009 77,070 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2009 77,070 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2008 72,177 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2007 67,487 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 28 Aug 2007 67,487 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 56,941 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2005 38,879 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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YJ51 NFE is a 2001 Subaru Forester in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 YJ51 NFE, 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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YJ51 NFE is a 2001 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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