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AK51 HNB

2001 Subaru Forester

Blue Lpg 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2018
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

150,876 mi
Last recorded150,876 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2017
Typical for 2001 Subaru Forester96,565 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK51 HNB
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2017 150,876 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 141,980 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

offside windscreen damage not in drivers view

Pass 4 Sep 2015 134,558 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2014 128,875 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 21 Aug 2013 120,964 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 112,773 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2012 112,773 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Sep 2011 105,596 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2010 98,755 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2009 90,710 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 82,711 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 75,014 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 64,628 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 23 Aug 2005 54,032 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

front brake pads wearing low

Pass 23 Aug 2005 54,032 miles

front brake pads wearing low

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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AK51 HNB is a 2001 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 AK51 HNB, 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 AK51 HNB registered?

AK51 HNB is a 2001 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is AK51 HNB safe to buy?

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