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AP51 GDE

2001 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

84,525 mi
Last recorded84,525 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2021
Typical for 2001 Subaru Forester96,565 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP51 GDE
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2021 84,525 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to drum (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2017 81,468 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both on about 3 to 4mm (3.5.1g)

MIL lamp on

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 75,617 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4mm (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 18 Mar 2016 75,617 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4mm (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 68,412 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

brake pedal rubber deteriorated

eml on

Pass 18 Mar 2014 59,920 miles

Mil light on

slight blow from exhaust back box joint

Pass 7 Sep 2013 57,544 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2013 57,544 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 10 Sep 2012 52,047 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2012 52,047 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Aug 2011 46,874 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 42,349 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2009 38,053 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2008 33,544 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2008 33,544 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 28,578 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 23,981 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 GDE 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 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 GDE, 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 GDE is a 2001 Subaru Forester, first registered on 26 November 2001.

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