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KL51 RUU

2001 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

169,104 mi
Last recorded169,104 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2011
Typical for 2001 Subaru Forester96,565 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKL51 RUU
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2011 169,104 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2011 169,104 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Sep 2010 161,217 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 142,026 miles

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON

FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN - ADVISE REPLACEMENT

REAR ANTI ROLL BAR LINKS HAVE WORN BUSHES

REAR EXHAUST CORRODED

Fail 18 Oct 2008 133,758 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2008 133,758 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2007 127,471 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2007 127,451 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2006 119,457 miles

Engine management lamp on, advise inspection of systemas engine is very lumpy.

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Oct 2005 108,789 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 RUU is a 2001 Subaru Forester in Blue 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 KL51 RUU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KL51 RUU registered?

KL51 RUU is a 2001 Subaru Forester, first registered on 29 November 2001.

Is KL51 RUU safe to buy?

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