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YJ51 UWA

2001 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2013
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

132,031 mi
Last recorded132,031 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2012
Typical for 2001 Subaru Forester96,565 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ51 UWA
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 17 Oct 2012 132,031 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2010 127,646 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 122,749 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 115,507 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 94,654 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2006 74,839 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2005 53,776 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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 UWA is a 2001 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YJ51 UWA, 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 YJ51 UWA registered?

YJ51 UWA is a 2001 Subaru Forester, first registered on 28 September 2001.

Is YJ51 UWA safe to buy?

The MOT history for YJ51 UWA shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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