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YM51 PRZ

2001 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 May 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

151,421 mi
Last recorded151,421 miles
Recorded on25 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Subaru Forester96,565 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM51 PRZ
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 May 2026 151,421 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2024 148,029 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2023 145,383 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all metal pipes undersealed and/or corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened linkage has stress marks (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

general under body corrosion

vehicle undersealed in places

Fail 16 Aug 2023 145,383 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all metal pipes undersealed and/or corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened linkage has stress marks (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached x1 of 23 lower shocker mounting bolt loose, now tightened (5.3.2 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

general under body corrosion

vehicle undersealed in places

Pass 16 Aug 2023 145,383 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened linkage showing stress marks (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

vehicle undersealed in places

Pass 23 Aug 2022 144,429 miles

Brake pedal rubber poor

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system corroded

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front number plate in poor condition

General corrosion to underside of vehicle

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Aug 2022 144,429 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pedal rubber poor

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system corroded

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front number plate in poor condition

General corrosion to underside of vehicle

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2020 144,268 miles

All shock absorbers have a slightly limited damping effect

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All four (5.2.3 (e))

Underside of vehicle and some components corroded

Pass 1 Feb 2019 144,025 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear iner wheel arch corroded thin

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2018 136,235 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Feb 2017 127,932 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2017 127,932 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floorpan area (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floorpan area (2.4.A.3)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 114,626 miles

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

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Dec 2013 104,485 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2013 103,813 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside 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 Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 22 Dec 2012 67,510 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 43,967 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2011 43,918 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

sill covers fitted sills not checked for corrosion

Pass 29 Sep 2010 37,939 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Oct 2009 31,434 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 1 Oct 2008 27,277 miles

slight corrosion to rear suspension componants

Pass 11 Oct 2007 22,707 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 14,132 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2005 7,469 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2005 7,469 miles

Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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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YM51 PRZ is a 2001 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 YM51 PRZ, 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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YM51 PRZ is a 2001 Subaru Forester, first registered on 20 September 2001.

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