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KN51 KJA

2001 Subaru Forester

Yellow Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

82,219 mi
Last recorded82,219 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2014
Typical for 2001 Subaru Forester96,565 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN51 KJA
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2014 82,219 miles

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

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)

front windscreen wiper blades smearing slightly in operation

Pass 10 Oct 2013 65,317 miles

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

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

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

brake fluid getting low in resoivoir

Fail 9 Oct 2013 65,259 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

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

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

brake fluid getting low in resoivoir

Pass 10 Oct 2012 52,722 miles

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

exhaust back box corroded

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 19 Sep 2011 48,002 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2010 46,615 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2009 45,494 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 44,568 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 41,765 miles

front and rear antiroll bar link bushes partialy seperating

rear section of exaust corroded not blowing

Fail 21 Sep 2007 41,765 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

front and rear antiroll bar link bushes partialy seperating

rear section of exaust corroded not blowing

Pass 18 Sep 2006 36,121 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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KN51 KJA is a 2001 Subaru Forester in Yellow with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 KN51 KJA, 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 KN51 KJA registered?

KN51 KJA is a 2001 Subaru Forester, first registered on 27 September 2001.

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