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LX51 DVG

2001 Subaru Forester

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

176,650 mi
Last recorded176,650 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2001 Subaru Forester96,565 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX51 DVG
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 176,650 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Dec 2025 176,650 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2024 170,328 miles

Rear Suspension Unit Corroding

Pass 30 Nov 2023 164,669 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2022 158,097 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH SIDE (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Dec 2021 154,522 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH SIDE (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 151,738 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Nov 2019 149,915 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2018 146,314 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2017 140,920 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2016 134,681 miles

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both side (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Dec 2015 127,868 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2014 118,704 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

brake pedal anti-slip rubber worn

nearside front outer cv gaitor perishing

small chip in screen

Fail 4 Dec 2014 118,704 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

brake pedal anti-slip rubber worn

nearside front outer cv gaitor perishing

small chip in screen

Pass 13 Dec 2013 111,257 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 103,018 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 97,905 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2011 97,905 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 21 Dec 2010 83,879 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 72,075 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 59,145 miles

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

n/s/f inner c v boot split

Pass 10 Dec 2007 53,238 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 19 Feb 2007 48,449 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 DVG is a 2001 Subaru Forester in Red 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 DVG, 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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LX51 DVG is a 2001 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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