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LX51 DTK

2001 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2020
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

139,749 mi
Last recorded139,749 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2019
Typical for 2001 Subaru Forester96,565 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2019 139,749 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2019 139,741 miles

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Apr 2018 133,315 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 125,772 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 116,848 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2015 111,103 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 108,308 miles

MIL light on

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust box corroded

Rear exhausy rubber

Pass 18 Feb 2013 100,959 miles

MIL light on

Pass 8 Feb 2012 95,822 miles

front brake disc's stepped

Pass 5 Mar 2011 91,175 miles

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

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

Petrol tank damaged

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

Sump damaged oil leal

Underside of car damaged

centre exhaust bracket damaged

Pass 2 Sep 2010 89,042 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 81,117 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 73,751 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 64,017 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 53,865 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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LX51 DTK 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 93.3%.

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 LX51 DTK, 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 DTK registered?

LX51 DTK is a 2001 Subaru Forester, first registered on 27 September 2001.

Is LX51 DTK safe to buy?

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