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LP51 RDZ

2001 Subaru Forester

White Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

148,966 mi
Last recorded148,966 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 Subaru Forester96,565 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLP51 RDZ
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 148,966 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2026 148,871 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Pass 11 Jul 2025 144,877 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2025 144,877 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jan 2024 137,849 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2023 134,506 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2022 128,632 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2022 128,632 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 124,867 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 122,676 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2019 113,263 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 104,985 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 103,801 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 100,126 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 93,980 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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LP51 RDZ is a 2001 Subaru Forester in White with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LP51 RDZ, 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 LP51 RDZ registered?

LP51 RDZ is a 2001 Subaru Forester, first registered on 31 December 2001.

Is LP51 RDZ safe to buy?

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