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AE51 HVF

2001 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2024
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

165,998 mi
Last recorded165,998 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2023
Typical for 2001 Subaru Forester96,565 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE51 HVF
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2023 165,998 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2023 165,998 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 163,356 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 160,852 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2021 160,722 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 157,870 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2020 157,870 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2019 154,880 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2019 154,851 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Trailer electrical socket likely to become detached (4.10 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 152,015 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2018 152,015 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 147,012 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 138,240 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 129,057 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 119,688 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 109,889 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 9 Oct 2013 109,889 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2012 99,282 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 88,612 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2011 88,353 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 14 Oct 2010 77,422 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 66,320 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 56,114 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2008 56,114 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Sep 2007 49,018 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2006 42,185 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2006 42,185 miles

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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AE51 HVF is a 2001 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AE51 HVF, 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 AE51 HVF registered?

AE51 HVF is a 2001 Subaru Forester, first registered on 14 September 2001.

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