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YV51 FSY

2001 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2013
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

90,276 mi
Last recorded90,276 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2012
Typical for 2001 Subaru Forester96,565 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYV51 FSY
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2012 90,276 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 87,792 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2011 87,775 miles

Nearside Front Steering retaining device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Steering retaining device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

center box exhaust poor condition,nearside wiper split

Pass 19 Oct 2010 84,583 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 81,419 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2008 78,308 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 65,547 miles

nearside rear anti roll bar drop link slight play on bush

Pass 4 May 2007 62,184 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 58,585 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2005 52,053 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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YV51 FSY is a 2001 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 YV51 FSY, 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 YV51 FSY registered?

YV51 FSY is a 2001 Subaru Forester, first registered on 29 November 2001.

Is YV51 FSY safe to buy?

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