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MC51 OMV

2001 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2025
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

54,247 mi
Last recorded54,247 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2024
Typical for 2001 Subaru Forester96,565 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMC51 OMV
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 19 Dec 2024 54,247 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 18 Dec 2023 52,438 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2022 50,854 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2021 49,883 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2020 48,162 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2019 43,956 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 63,090 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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MC51 OMV is a 2001 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 MC51 OMV, 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 MC51 OMV registered?

MC51 OMV is a 2001 Subaru Forester, first registered on 13 November 2001.

Is MC51 OMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for MC51 OMV shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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