MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
133,761 miAbove average mileage for this year
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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
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
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
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)
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)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
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)
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)
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)
all brake pipes coated in grease unable to check properly
front brake discs heavily pitted
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
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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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