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YL51 CBV

2001 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2018
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

64,655 mi
Last recorded64,655 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2017
Typical for 2001 Subaru Forester96,565 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL51 CBV
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2017 64,655 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 61,653 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 1 Dec 2015 56,805 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2015 56,805 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2014 51,565 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 46,975 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2013 46,975 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 4 Dec 2012 44,027 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 40,871 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Nov 2010 37,759 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 34,710 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 30,617 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 27,151 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 23,338 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2005 18,855 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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YL51 CBV is a 2001 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 YL51 CBV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YL51 CBV registered?

YL51 CBV is a 2001 Subaru Forester, first registered on 27 December 2001.

Is YL51 CBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YL51 CBV shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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