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YR51 HYH

2001 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2025
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

123,710 mi
Last recorded123,710 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2024
Typical for 2001 Subaru Forester96,565 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR51 HYH
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2024 123,710 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both side inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

rear central seat belt not check lock stuck under seat

underside, age wear and tear , along engine bay dirty not very clear to check the components

Pass 7 Jun 2023 111,288 miles

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner Arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner Arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 31 May 2023 111,269 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner Arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner Arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Feb 2022 102,864 miles

Rear Slight corrosion around rear shockabsorbers mounting points

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened All mountings deteriorated,& washers corroded.

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

Pass 17 Oct 2020 100,287 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened All mountings deteriorated,& washers corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2019 97,521 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened All mountings/washers corroded & deteriorated. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2018 94,274 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both Rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm only (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened All mountings/washers slightly corroded & deteriorated. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm only (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both Rear innerwings near strut mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2017 90,092 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both Front (2.2mm only) (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Oct 2016 84,639 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2015 80,321 miles

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

Offside rear wheel bearing slight noise

Pass 29 Oct 2014 77,078 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2014 77,030 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2013 73,436 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 69,477 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 66,109 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2010 61,708 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 56,603 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 53,442 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2007 48,632 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 44,058 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2005 38,575 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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YR51 HYH is a 2001 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 YR51 HYH, 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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YR51 HYH is a 2001 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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