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LX51 DSZ

2001 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

131,010 mi
Last recorded131,010 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2015
Typical for 2001 Subaru Forester96,565 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX51 DSZ
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2015 131,010 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2015 131,010 miles

Rear registration plate obscured tow bar brackett (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2014 112,550 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

corrosion to offside rear floor pan

Fail 12 Sep 2014 112,549 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

corrosion to offside rear floor pan

Pass 23 Aug 2013 96,793 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 86,271 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2012 86,271 miles

Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)

Pass 13 Sep 2011 74,852 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 67,100 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 15 Sep 2009 62,227 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 57,321 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 51,201 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2007 51,201 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Sep 2006 45,058 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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LX51 DSZ is a 2001 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 LX51 DSZ, 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 LX51 DSZ registered?

LX51 DSZ is a 2001 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is LX51 DSZ safe to buy?

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