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YV51 ECF

2001 Subaru Forester

Yellow Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

63,515 mi
Last recorded63,515 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2019
Typical for 2001 Subaru Forester96,565 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYV51 ECF
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 4 Feb 2019 63,515 miles

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))

Fail 6 Dec 2018 63,503 miles

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))

Pass 20 Nov 2017 59,654 miles

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)

Fail 15 Nov 2017 59,651 miles

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)

Fail 26 Sep 2017 59,553 miles

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)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 58,717 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 58,027 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 21 Sep 2015 58,004 miles

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)

Pass 18 Sep 2014 56,281 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Sep 2013 54,976 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 53,902 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 52,405 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 49,965 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2009 46,754 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Sep 2009 46,754 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 43,770 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 39,465 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 34,943 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2005 30,439 miles

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)

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 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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