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AP51 XGK

2001 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

152,560 mi
Last recorded152,560 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2012
Typical for 2001 Subaru Forester96,565 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP51 XGK
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2012 152,560 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2011 138,475 miles

Both front and rear anti roll bar links slightly worn.

Both front brake discs are slightly worn and corroded.

Both front shockabsorbers are weak.

Centre and front exhaust system flanges and fixings very corroded.

High level brake light only illuminates 50%.

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

Offside front inner driveshaft boot split in half.

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

Fail 28 Jun 2011 138,475 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

Both front and rear anti roll bar links slightly worn.

Both front brake discs are slightly worn and corroded.

Both front shockabsorbers are weak.

Centre and front exhaust system flanges and fixings very corroded.

High level brake light only illuminates 50%.

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

Offside front inner driveshaft boot split in half.

Offside wiper is badly split.

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

Fail 18 Mar 2010 118,629 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

o/s/r tyre inner edge on limit & slighty out of shape

one bulb not working on high level brake light

Pass 18 Mar 2010 118,629 miles

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

o/s/r tyre inner edge on limit & slighty out of shape

one bulb not working on high level brake light

Pass 16 Mar 2009 101,413 miles

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

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

engine management light on

Pass 22 Mar 2008 83,501 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 64,422 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2006 45,538 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

coolant leaking

Pass 19 Jan 2006 45,538 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

coolant leaking

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 XGK is a 2001 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AP51 XGK, 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 AP51 XGK registered?

AP51 XGK is a 2001 Subaru Forester, first registered on 21 December 2001.

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