MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
247,152 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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
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
both front to rear metal brake pipes corroded and in poor condition
Offside offside front tyre very close to legal limit
front to rear metal brake pipes corroded
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
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
all metal brake pipes corroded
rear shockers weeping
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
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
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
engine light on
rear exhasut heavlly corroded
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
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
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
both rear antiroll bar link rubbers in poor condition
nearside rear tyre on legal limit
rear exhaust in poor condition and blowing slightly
Exhaust rusty
Vehicle rusty underneath
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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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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