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YR51 HYV

2001 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2024
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

140,610 mi
Last recorded140,610 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2023
Typical for 2001 Subaru Forester96,565 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR51 HYV
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2023 140,610 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 8 Aug 2023 140,610 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Aug 2022 134,128 miles

Rear number plate cracked

covers fitted to underside

marks and damage all over body

under side very dirty and hard to see

Fail 24 Aug 2022 134,128 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear number plate cracked

covers fitted to underside

marks and damage all over body

under side very dirty and hard to see

Pass 20 Aug 2021 124,908 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 20 Aug 2020 118,193 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Jan 2019 108,287 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Jan 2019 108,287 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 30 Dec 2017 99,280 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

rear anti-roll bar - slight play in nearside and offside droplinks

Pass 23 Jan 2017 98,221 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2016 93,036 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2015 87,780 miles

ENGINE LIGHT ON

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Jan 2015 87,780 miles

ENGINE LIGHT ON

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jan 2014 81,875 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2014 81,875 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2013 70,675 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 68,849 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 7 Jul 2011 63,884 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2010 60,228 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2009 57,605 miles

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

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

brake fluid level low

rear wiper blade split

Fail 29 Jun 2009 57,605 miles

Nearside Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

brake fluid level low

rear wiper blade split

Pass 27 Jun 2008 53,986 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 50,599 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 50,265 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2005 42,272 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 HYV is a 2001 Subaru Forester in Blue 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 YR51 HYV, 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 HYV registered?

YR51 HYV is a 2001 Subaru Forester, first registered on 12 October 2001.

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The MOT history for YR51 HYV shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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