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YR51 HYK

2001 Subaru Forester

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

247,152 mi
Last recorded247,152 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2019
Typical for 2001 Subaru Forester96,565 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR51 HYK
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2019 247,152 miles

metal brake pipes corroded in places

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive upper strut mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

all antiroll bar bushes heavily worn

all suspension components corroded heavily in places

coolant leak radiator

front brake discs worn

general corrosion underneath heavy in places

Fail 3 Jan 2019 247,102 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected subframe mounting (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive upper strut mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

all antiroll bar bushes heavily worn

all suspension components corroded heavily in places

centre exhaust section in very poor condition

coolant leak radiator

front brake discs worn

general corrosion underneath heavy in places

metal brake pipes corroded in places

nearside rear tyre on legal limit

Pass 3 Jan 2018 235,812 miles

both front antiroll bar links have slight play in bushes

both rear antiroll bar links have slight play in bushes

both rear tyres close to legal limit

front to rear metal brake pipes corroded around rear of vehicle

general corrosion underneath and on suspension components heavier in places

rear exhaust has slight leak of gases

Pass 5 Jan 2017 225,526 miles

both front to rear metal brake pipes corroded and in poor condition

Pass 14 Dec 2015 211,315 miles

Offside offside front tyre very close to legal limit

front to rear metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 12 Dec 2014 202,435 miles

both front offside cv boots in poor condition

front brake pads low

nearside headlight on lower limit

nearside rear spring assister loose

offside trackrod end ball joint dust cover in poor condition

Fail 12 Dec 2014 202,435 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both front offside cv boots in poor condition

front brake pads low

nearside headlight on lower limit

nearside rear spring assister loose

offside trackrod end ball joint dust cover in poor condition

Pass 23 Dec 2013 180,598 miles

all metal brake pipes corroded

rear shockers weeping

Fail 17 Dec 2013 180,583 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

all metal brake pipes corroded

rear shockers weeping

Pass 7 Sep 2012 150,555 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

centre exhaust in poor condition

engine fault light is on

front discs poor condition

front to rear metal brake pipes poor condition in places

nearside rear tyre low on tread on inner edge

slight blow on front exhaust joint

Fail 5 Sep 2012 150,522 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

engine fault light is on

front discs poor condition

front to rear metal brake pipes poor condition in places

nearside rear tyre low on tread on inner edge

slight blow on front exhaust joint

Pass 8 Sep 2011 131,204 miles

engine light on

rear exhasut heavlly corroded

Fail 7 Sep 2011 131,201 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

engine light on

Fail 2 Sep 2010 112,905 miles

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

Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

o/s/rear tyre on legal limit

Pass 2 Sep 2010 112,905 miles

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

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

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

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

o/s/rear tyre on legal limit

Pass 3 Sep 2009 96,339 miles

both rear antiroll bar link rubbers in poor condition

nearside rear tyre on legal limit

rear exhaust in poor condition and blowing slightly

Pass 2 Sep 2008 83,189 miles

Exhaust rusty

Vehicle rusty underneath

Pass 6 Sep 2007 82,119 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 77,877 miles

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

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

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 HYK is a 2001 Subaru Forester in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 HYK, 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 HYK is a 2001 Subaru Forester, first registered on 7 September 2001.

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