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AE51 HWB

2001 Subaru Forester

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

105,393 mi
Last recorded105,393 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2013
Typical for 2001 Subaru Forester96,565 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE51 HWB
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2013 105,393 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2012 100,758 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 22 Jun 2012 100,758 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 88,450 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2010 84,898 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2010 84,898 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 79,327 miles

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

Fail 15 Jun 2009 79,327 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jun 2008 72,834 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 64,893 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2006 54,000 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 53,987 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2006 53,987 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 HWB is a 2001 Subaru Forester in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 HWB, 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 HWB registered?

AE51 HWB is a 2001 Subaru Forester, first registered on 28 December 2001.

Is AE51 HWB safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE51 HWB shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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