MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
182,290 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm likely to become detached subframe (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge POOR CONDITION (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge POOR CONDITION (5.2.3 (e))
Rear SUSPENSION UNIT DISPLAYING WEAR
Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and allied components (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge POOR CONDITION (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge POOR CONDITION (5.2.3 (e))
Rear SUSPENSION UNIT DISPLAYING WEAR
Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and allied components (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases CAT section (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases CAT section (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired lower inner wheel arch (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded lower outer sill (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded upper inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired lower inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired lower outer sill (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired upper inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired lower inner wheel arch (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired lower inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)
front brake pads are worn (recommend replace)
both rear brake flexible hose ferrules are corroded
both rear chassis is corroded
front exhaust (in between catalysts) minor leak of exhaust gasses
front to rear metal brake pipe is corroded (at junction by rear floor)
nearside front inner C/V gaiter is pin holed
nearside front tyre inner edge of tread is worn
offside rear inner/outer sill edge is damaged
offside rear metal brake pipe is corroded
offside rear shock absorber has a slight weep of fluid
offside rear upper inner wheel arch is corroded
rear exhaust is corroded
rear sub frame is corroded & has welded repairs
rear sub frame mount bushes are deteriorated
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded lower inner wheel arch (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded lower inner sill (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded lower inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded lower outer sill (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded upper inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded lower inner wheel arch (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded lower inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)
both rear brake flexible hose ferrules are corroded
both rear chassis is corroded
front brake pads are worn (recommend replace)
front exhaust (in between catalysts) minor leak of exhaust gasses
front to rear metal brake pipe is corroded (at junction by rear floor)
nearside front inner C/V gaiter is pin holed
nearside front tyre inner edge of tread is worn
offside rear inner/outer sill edge is damaged
offside rear metal brake pipe is corroded
offside rear shock absorber has a slight weep of fluid
offside rear upper inner wheel arch is corroded
rear exhaust is corroded
rear sub frame is corroded & has welded repairs
rear sub frame mount bushes are deteriorated
both sides front headlight lenses are deteriorated & beam image is poor
brakes are slightly binding when pulling away (recommend brake service/repair)
catalyst flange to exhaust is very badly corroded (about to break) & slightly leaking (recommend replace)
nearside rear trailing arm (front) bush is deteriorated (recommend replace)
offside front tyre inner edge of tread is worn smooth (recommend replace)
oil leak(s)
park light switch is taped over
rear sub-frame is repaired & corroded
tow ball fitted slightly obscuring registration plate
nearside rear tyre has a nail in the tread (recommend replace)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits ABORTED DUE TO EXHAUST CONDITION (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases REAR SECTION (7.1.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
ENGINE MANAGEMENT WARNING LIGHT ON
Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
offside front tyre worn on edges
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
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)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
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KX51 FKU is a 2001 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 KX51 FKU, 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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KX51 FKU is a 2001 Subaru Forester, first registered on 28 September 2001.
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