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KL51 RTZ

2001 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2024
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

170,669 mi
Last recorded170,669 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2023
Typical for 2001 Subaru Forester96,565 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKL51 RTZ
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2023 170,669 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 4 Sep 2023 170,669 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2022 167,307 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Sep 2022 167,297 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened both drop links cracked and splitting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 165,638 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip slightly worn

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 161,459 miles

Both headlamp aim levels on lower limit

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin On limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2019 152,681 miles

Both outer sill panels have covers fitted

Brake pedal anti-slip is worn on edge

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear sub-frame and suspension bushes are age cracking

Fail 27 Sep 2019 152,602 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength lower sill inner arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch area shock absorber/strut mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test object hanging from interior mirror ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and offside front and nearside rear offside rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside and offside outer sill covers fitted

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

brake pedal rubber worn

Pass 5 Oct 2018 144,266 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement on both sides - front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement on both rear trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 4 Oct 2018 144,266 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch - closing on sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement on both sides - front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement on both rear trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 6 Oct 2017 131,035 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 118,298 miles

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

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

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

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

covers and under-trays obscuring view

Pass 6 Oct 2015 111,305 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2014 100,197 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Sep 2014 100,197 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Oct 2013 90,299 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2013 96,279 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 93,428 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2011 89,629 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 86,464 miles

front brakes sticking slightly and discs lightly scored

Pass 6 Oct 2009 76,379 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 67,521 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 58,618 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2006 50,615 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2006 50,615 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Oct 2005 40,715 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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KL51 RTZ is a 2001 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 KL51 RTZ, 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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KL51 RTZ is a 2001 Subaru Forester, first registered on 9 October 2001.

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