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AJ51 GKU

2001 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2022
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

50,350 mi
Last recorded50,350 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2021
Typical for 2001 Subaru Forester96,565 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ51 GKU
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2021 50,350 miles

Nearside Rear Inner sill rusty

Nearside Rear Inner suspension turret rusty

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 50,303 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner sill rusty

Nearside Rear Inner suspension turret rusty

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2019 49,927 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Nov 2018 49,326 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Nov 2017 48,568 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 47,279 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 46,021 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 44,567 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2013 43,213 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 41,546 miles

all four tyres perrished and cracking

Pass 14 Nov 2011 40,102 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front tyres cracking in treads and close to limit

Pass 6 Nov 2010 38,478 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 13 Nov 2009 35,502 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 32,506 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 29,811 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 26,178 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2006 26,172 miles

Offside 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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AJ51 GKU is a 2001 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 AJ51 GKU, 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 AJ51 GKU registered?

AJ51 GKU is a 2001 Subaru Forester, first registered on 19 December 2001.

Is AJ51 GKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ51 GKU shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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