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LJ51 OCF

2001 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

115,503 mi
Last recorded115,503 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2021
Typical for 2001 Subaru Forester96,565 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ51 OCF
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2021 115,503 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 114,924 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 113,761 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 110,848 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2018 110,848 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2017 105,218 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2017 105,218 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 3 Oct 2016 99,004 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2016 99,004 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2015 93,753 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 90,981 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Sep 2013 86,983 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Sep 2012 84,388 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 5 Sep 2011 81,520 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2010 78,159 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 29 Sep 2009 74,146 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2008 68,585 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 59,397 miles

Nearside front driveshaft inner c.v. joint boot split

Pass 5 Oct 2006 52,623 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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LJ51 OCF is a 2001 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 LJ51 OCF, 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 LJ51 OCF registered?

LJ51 OCF is a 2001 Subaru Forester, first registered on 19 September 2001.

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