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YK51 EAP

2001 Subaru Forester

Maroon Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2019
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

63,187 mi
Last recorded63,187 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2018
Typical for 2001 Subaru Forester96,565 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK51 EAP
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2001
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2018 63,187 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2017 60,814 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 54,922 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexy (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexy (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 28 Jun 2016 54,920 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexy (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexy (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 49,052 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 43,919 miles

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

n/s front tyre has cracks on wall of tyre

o/s front tyre has cracks on wall of tyre

Fail 17 Jun 2014 43,919 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s front tyre has cracks on wall of tyre

o/s front tyre has cracks on wall of tyre

Pass 18 Jun 2013 42,014 miles

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

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

advise battery poor security

advise corrosion to all rear brake pipes

Fail 18 Jun 2013 42,014 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

advise battery poor security

advise corrosion to all rear brake pipes

Pass 1 Dec 2011 40,144 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 38,891 miles

Battery insecure

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

Pass 11 Nov 2009 37,853 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Aug 2008 36,444 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 32,737 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2006 28,593 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2005 25,996 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2005 23,898 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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YK51 EAP is a 2001 Subaru Forester in Maroon with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 YK51 EAP, 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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YK51 EAP is a 2001 Subaru Forester, first registered on 10 September 2001.

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