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YR51 ZBT

2001 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

164,758 mi
Last recorded164,758 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2015
Typical for 2001 Subaru Forester96,565 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2015 164,758 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

odd speed rated tyres are fitted at the rear axel.

off side front indicator unit glass shows repairs.

off side front wiper blade is smearing the screen.

power assisted steering system sounds noisy on the lock tp lock check.

service brake pedal anti-slip rubber shows wear.

Fail 2 Feb 2015 164,757 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

odd speed rated tyres are fitted at the rear axel.

off side front indicator unit glass shows repairs.

off side front wiper blade is smearing the screen.

power assisted steering system sounds noisy on the lock tp lock check.

service brake pedal anti-slip rubber shows wear.

Pass 28 Jan 2014 159,675 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

all service brakes show fluctauation.

near side front, off and near side rear tyres are perished/cracked.

odd speed rated tyres are fitted at the front axel.

odd speed rated tyres are fitted at the rear axel.

odd type wheels are fitted at the front axel.

off side front indicator glass shows evidence of damage.

service brake pedal anti-slip rubber shows wear.

Fail 28 Jan 2014 159,675 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

all service brakes show fluctauation.

near side front, off and near side rear tyres are perished/cracked.

odd speed rated tyres are fitted at the front axel.

odd speed rated tyres are fitted at the rear axel.

odd type wheels are fitted at the front axel.

off side front indicator glass shows evidence of damage.

service brake pedal anti-slip rubber shows wear.

Pass 1 Feb 2013 153,659 miles

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

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

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

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

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

off side front and near side rear tyres are perished.

off side front indicator glass shows repairs made with tape.

off side rear inner arch upper area shows weakness due to corrosion.

Fail 31 Jan 2013 153,659 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

off side front and near side rear tyres are perished.

off side front indicator glass shows repairs made with tape.

off side front outer brake pad shows wear.

off side front service brake is binding on.

off side rear inner arch upper area shows weakness due to corrosion.

Pass 1 Feb 2012 148,763 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2012 148,761 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 31 Jan 2011 142,008 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

offside front indicator lens damaged

Fail 31 Jan 2011 142,008 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

offside front indicator lens damaged

Pass 9 Oct 2009 123,097 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2009 123,094 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

1. o/s front indicator lamp lens damaged. 2. n/s front inner drive shaft gaiter split.

Pass 13 Oct 2008 110,634 miles

1. n/s front indicator lens broken. 2. slight damage to front windscreen.

Pass 11 Oct 2007 97,392 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 21 Sep 2006 79,670 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 ZBT is a 2001 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 ZBT, 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 ZBT is a 2001 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 November 2001.

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