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KX51 FKC

2001 Subaru Forester

Yellow Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

147,048 mi
Last recorded147,048 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2001 Subaru Forester96,565 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX51 FKC
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 147,048 miles

all tyres very worn especially nearside front and offside rear

Fail 12 Dec 2025 147,048 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

all tyres very worn especially nearside front and offside rear

Pass 16 Dec 2024 146,320 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2023 144,759 miles

some signs of corrosion

some wear suspension

Pass 2 Dec 2022 143,580 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

signs of corrosion and deterioration to vehicle

Pass 30 Nov 2021 142,196 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 141,133 miles

eml on

headlamps deteriorated

Fail 18 Dec 2020 141,133 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

eml on

headlamps deteriorated

Pass 20 Dec 2019 140,318 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2019 140,318 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 12 Dec 2018 139,617 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2017 138,036 miles

rear brake pads getting low and possibly slight bind detected

some wear suspension etc

Fail 18 Dec 2017 138,036 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake pads getting low and possibly slight bind detected

some wear suspension etc

Pass 7 Dec 2016 136,448 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 134,179 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 132,452 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

pedal rubbers worn

some perishing and corrosion -especially to exhaust

Fail 30 Oct 2014 132,452 miles

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

pedal rubbers worn

some perishing and corrosion -especially to exhaust

Pass 30 Oct 2013 130,197 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

some perishing and corrosion -especially to exhaust

Fail 29 Oct 2013 130,197 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

some perishing and corrosion -especially to exhaust

Pass 5 Sep 2012 127,021 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 123,946 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 114,753 miles

nearside inner c/v gaiter split . front brake discs badley worn inner face .rear exhaust rusting

Pass 28 Jul 2009 98,437 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 92,330 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2007 85,889 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 79,844 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2005 73,942 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Aug 2005 73,942 miles

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

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

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

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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KX51 FKC is a 2001 Subaru Forester in Yellow with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KX51 FKC, 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 KX51 FKC registered?

KX51 FKC is a 2001 Subaru Forester, first registered on 21 September 2001.

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