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M10 WLJ

2001 Subaru Forester

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

89,054 mi
Last recorded89,054 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2016
Typical for 2001 Subaru Forester96,565 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM10 WLJ
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2016 89,054 miles

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

Fail 22 Dec 2015 89,054 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch inner (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch inner (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2014 80,246 miles

outersills have covers /cannot see outersills

Fail 11 Oct 2014 80,216 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

outersills have covers /cannot see outersills

Pass 21 Aug 2013 73,007 miles

Center exhaust flange corroded not blowing

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Aug 2012 66,133 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 59,116 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 49,935 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 45,374 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Aug 2008 40,381 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2007 38,516 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2006 35,922 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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M10 WLJ is a 2001 Subaru Forester in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 M10 WLJ, 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 M10 WLJ registered?

M10 WLJ is a 2001 Subaru Forester, first registered on 8 January 2001.

Is M10 WLJ safe to buy?

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