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MK51 OSA

2001 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

145,374 mi
Last recorded145,374 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2025
Typical for 2001 Subaru Forester96,565 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK51 OSA
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2025 145,374 miles

Front Position lamp incorrect colour Both (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2024 143,641 miles

Front Position lamp incorrect colour both (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material two main pipes (1.1.11 (c))

corrosion to underside of car

Pass 10 Feb 2023 141,068 miles

Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all rear suspension (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2022 127,197 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Feb 2021 119,801 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2020 109,237 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2020 109,198 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Steering locking device missing os track rod end securing device missing (split pin) (2.1.3 (d))

Fail 29 Jan 2020 108,936 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Seat belt missing suspect belt trapped behind seat (7.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt missing suspect buckle trapped behind seat (7.1.2 (a))

Undertray insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2019 101,784 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Feb 2018 100,205 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2017 97,687 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 93,008 miles

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

Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Fail 8 Sep 2015 93,008 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 79,614 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Sep 2014 79,614 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2013 64,076 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2012 50,890 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 46,766 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2010 42,381 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 37,327 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 32,708 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 26,441 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 22,015 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2005 15,547 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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MK51 OSA is a 2001 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 MK51 OSA, 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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MK51 OSA is a 2001 Subaru Forester, first registered on 4 September 2001.

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