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YV51 EBG

2001 Subaru Forester

Maroon Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2015
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

168,186 mi
Last recorded168,186 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2015
Typical for 2001 Subaru Forester96,565 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYV51 EBG
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2001
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Fail 20 Aug 2015 168,186 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine management light on

Pass 2 Sep 2014 166,852 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2014 166,852 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 6 Sep 2013 165,073 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2013 165,073 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Sep 2012 160,672 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2012 160,672 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

steering pulls to right

Pass 7 Sep 2011 155,131 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2011 155,131 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2010 148,073 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 May 2010 148,073 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 May 2009 144,279 miles
Fail 12 May 2009 144,279 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2008 138,868 miles
Fail 8 May 2008 138,824 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 8 May 2007 125,382 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2006 94,110 miles

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

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

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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YV51 EBG is a 2001 Subaru Forester in Maroon with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 YV51 EBG, 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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YV51 EBG is a 2001 Subaru Forester, first registered on 5 November 2001.

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