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MK51 ORZ

2001 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

121,181 mi
Last recorded121,181 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2014
Typical for 2001 Subaru Forester96,565 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK51 ORZ
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2014 121,181 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2013 111,856 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2012 101,612 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 95,454 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2011 95,454 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Feb 2010 88,067 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2009 74,352 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2008 69,045 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

front no plate showing signs of water ingress

Pass 8 Sep 2008 69,045 miles

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

front no plate showing signs of water ingress

Pass 3 Sep 2007 56,745 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 44,206 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2006 44,206 miles

Offside Rear rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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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MK51 ORZ is a 2001 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MK51 ORZ, 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 MK51 ORZ registered?

MK51 ORZ is a 2001 Subaru Forester, first registered on 26 September 2001.

Is MK51 ORZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for MK51 ORZ shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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