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KX51 FKG

2001 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2011
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

178,711 mi
Last recorded178,711 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2010
Typical for 2001 Subaru Forester96,565 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX51 FKG
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2010 178,711 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2009 162,213 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 143,779 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2007 123,744 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2006 102,700 miles

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

n/s front tyre has a cut on sidewall

Fail 22 Sep 2005 82,261 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

Pass 22 Sep 2005 82,261 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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KX51 FKG is a 2001 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 FKG, 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 KX51 FKG registered?

KX51 FKG is a 2001 Subaru Forester, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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The MOT history for KX51 FKG shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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