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YR51 NGJ

2001 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

93,038 mi
Last recorded93,038 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2014
Typical for 2001 Subaru Forester96,565 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR51 NGJ
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2014 93,038 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

dammage to rear bumper

exhaust system deteriorated

n/s/r tyre starting to perrish

Fail 18 Aug 2014 93,038 miles

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

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

dammage to rear bumper

exhaust system deteriorated

n/s/r tyre starting to perrish

Pass 21 Nov 2012 84,513 miles

n/side front tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 21 Nov 2012 84,511 miles

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/side front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 4 Nov 2011 73,606 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2010 64,232 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2009 54,988 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 45,746 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2008 45,743 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2007 37,592 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 29,405 miles

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

Nearside 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 3 Nov 2005 23,219 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 NGJ is a 2001 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 NGJ, 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 NGJ registered?

YR51 NGJ is a 2001 Subaru Forester, first registered on 16 November 2001.

Is YR51 NGJ safe to buy?

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