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KY51 XXV

2001 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

190,548 mi
Last recorded190,548 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2016
Typical for 2001 Subaru Forester96,565 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY51 XXV
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2016 190,548 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt weeping (2.5.C.1a)

brake ferrals starting to corrode

engine management light on

oil leak

suspension and underbody starting to corrode

windscreen damaged

Fail 29 Mar 2016 190,548 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt weeping (2.5.C.1a)

brake ferrals starting to corrode

engine management light on

oil leak

suspension and underbody starting to corrode

windscreen damaged

Pass 23 Mar 2015 177,819 miles

N/S/R chassis is strating to corroed

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 23 Mar 2015 177,818 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

N/S/R chassis is strating to corroed

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

oil leak from oil filter is corroed

Pass 16 Apr 2014 164,521 miles

engine management light on

underbody and suspension have surface rust

Fail 11 Apr 2014 164,521 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

engine management light on

underbody and suspension have surface rust

Pass 26 Mar 2013 147,629 miles

front brake discs thining

side skirts fitted

under body has surface corrosion

Pass 20 Apr 2012 133,782 miles

underbody rusting

all suspension bushes starting to perish

damage rear bumper and light or blanker missing

engine management light on

Fail 20 Apr 2012 133,782 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

all suspension bushes starting to perish

damage rear bumper and light or blanker missing

engine management light on

underbody rusting

Pass 4 Nov 2010 119,910 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2009 111,309 miles

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

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

both front tyres starting to wear on edges

n/s inner cv boot split

nail in n/s/f tyre

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 22 Oct 2009 111,309 miles

both front tyres starting to wear on edges

n/s inner cv boot split

nail in n/s/f tyre

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 9 Oct 2008 96,542 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 84,980 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 69,155 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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KY51 XXV is a 2001 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 KY51 XXV, 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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KY51 XXV is a 2001 Subaru Forester, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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