MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
63,515 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding caliper (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced upper inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced upper inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Outer Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Central SLIGHT DISCOLOURATION TO HEADLAMP GLASS
Nearside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' N/S LOWER CORNER CRACKED (8.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement FORWARD BUSH WORN (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Upper Body has slight corrosion AROUND SUB FRAME MOUNTING BOLTS,THIS AREA IS DOUBLE SKINNED (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front SMALL HOLE AROUND WELDED AREA CLOSE TO FRONT SUSPENSION ARM REAR MOUNTING
Offside Rear BRAKE BACK PLATE CORRODED
Offside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion BEHIND WHEEL ARCH (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Outer Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement FORWARD BUSH IN POOR CONDITION (2.4.G.2)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside 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)
Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped BRAKE HOSE SECURING BRACKET DETACTCHED FROM VEHICLE BODY (3.6.B.1)
Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc CV BOOT LOOSE /INSECURE (2.4.G.4e)
Central SLIGHT DISCOLOURATION TO HEADLAMP GLASS
Nearside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' N/S LOWER CORNER CRACKED (8.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement FORWARD BUSH WORN (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Upper Body has slight corrosion AROUND SUB FRAME MOUNTING BOLTS,THIS AREA IS DOUBLE SKINNED (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front SMALL HOLE AROUND WELDED AREA CLOSE TO FRONT SUSPENSION ARM REAR MOUNTING
Offside Rear BRAKE BACK PLATE CORRODED
Offside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion BEHIND WHEEL ARCH (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Outer Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement FORWARD BUSH IN POOR CONDITION (2.4.G.2)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded all four to calipers (3.6.B.4e)
Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc left front (2.5.C.1a)
Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect left (1.8.A.1b)
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded both rear (5.2.6)
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded left rear (2.4.A.3)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded right front wishbone (2.4.A.3)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded right rear tie bar (2.4.A.3)
registration plate deteriorated rear (6.3.1d)
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front (2.4.G.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
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YV51 ECF is a 2001 Subaru Forester in Yellow with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.
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 ECF, 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 ECF is a 2001 Subaru Forester, first registered on 28 September 2001.
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