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LX51 DUV

2001 Subaru Forester

Yellow Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

122,912 mi
Last recorded122,912 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 Subaru Forester96,565 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX51 DUV
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 122,912 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2024 120,454 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Nov 2023 118,557 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer egde (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Nov 2022 116,927 miles

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Drivers (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Nov 2021 114,330 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 112,706 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear trailing arm bushes perished and have slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

corrosion front to rear

Pass 25 Nov 2019 111,770 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front arm bushes are perished. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2018 110,897 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Nov 2018 110,897 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2017 109,670 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

ns rear tyre starting to perish and crack

Fail 5 Dec 2017 109,670 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Fuel pipe leaking under bonnet onto engine (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

ns rear tyre starting to perish and crack

Pass 28 Nov 2016 107,249 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 101,109 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2014 95,242 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Nov 2014 95,242 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 89,064 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 83,009 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 75,225 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 67,485 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 59,671 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 51,911 miles

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

offside front inner drive shaft gaiter badly split

rear exhaust silencer corroded badly

Pass 22 Nov 2007 44,873 miles

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 20 Nov 2006 36,199 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 DUV is a 2001 Subaru Forester in Yellow with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 DUV, 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 DUV registered?

LX51 DUV is a 2001 Subaru Forester, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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