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YR51 HYL

2001 Subaru Forester

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

133,696 mi
Last recorded133,696 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2017
Typical for 2001 Subaru Forester96,565 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR51 HYL
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2017 133,696 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jan 2017 133,696 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2016 121,641 miles

Centre Rear Body has slight corrosion cross member (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 18 Jan 2016 121,635 miles

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

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

Centre Rear Body has slight corrosion cross member (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2015 117,073 miles

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

slight underbody corrosion

Fail 20 Jan 2015 117,073 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

slight underbody corrosion

Fail 21 Dec 2013 114,486 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2013 114,486 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2012 100,079 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2011 100,029 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 99,758 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 11 Aug 2010 85,828 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 74,039 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 62,111 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2007 49,197 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 35,891 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 HYL is a 2001 Subaru Forester in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HYL, 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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What year was YR51 HYL registered?

YR51 HYL is a 2001 Subaru Forester, first registered on 7 September 2001.

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