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KX51 OWJ

2001 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

129,238 mi
Last recorded129,238 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2019
Typical for 2001 Subaru Forester96,565 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX51 OWJ
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2019 129,238 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2018 125,582 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 123,280 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 117,698 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2016 117,698 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 111,860 miles

o/s/r brake pads on 1.5mm min. limit

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 28 Jul 2014 105,736 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2013 99,180 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 6 Aug 2013 99,176 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2012 91,237 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 84,754 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2010 76,434 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2010 76,434 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 20 Nov 2009 61,325 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 47,512 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 37,171 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 23,870 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 OWJ is a 2001 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 OWJ, 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 OWJ registered?

KX51 OWJ is a 2001 Subaru Forester, first registered on 14 September 2001.

Is KX51 OWJ safe to buy?

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