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AP51 BXE

2001 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

173,845 mi
Last recorded173,845 miles
Recorded on30 May 2019
Typical for 2001 Subaru Forester96,565 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP51 BXE
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 May 2019 173,845 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2018 165,613 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 161,657 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2017 161,657 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Dec 2015 161,646 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 16 Dec 2015 161,646 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users pattern (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 21 Feb 2015 156,708 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2014 144,154 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 131,863 miles

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 25 Jan 2013 131,863 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 30 Jan 2012 122,160 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

n/s/r tyre has a cit in the tread.cords not showing

Pass 25 Jan 2011 109,229 miles

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

nearside front inner driveshaft gaiter split

Fail 25 Jan 2011 109,229 miles

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

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

nearside front inner driveshaft gaiter split

offside front fog light inoperative

Pass 26 Jan 2010 89,113 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 68,751 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 55,176 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 47,448 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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AP51 BXE is a 2001 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 AP51 BXE, 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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AP51 BXE is a 2001 Subaru Forester, first registered on 30 October 2001.

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