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MW51 KZX

2001 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2022
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

82,419 mi
Last recorded82,419 miles
Recorded on13 May 2021
Typical for 2001 Subaru Forester96,565 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW51 KZX
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 May 2021 82,419 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at offside & nearside rear brake flexi hoses & at union at offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Service brake binding but not excessively nearside front (1.2.1 (f))

offside & nearside trailing arm bushes perished

Pass 22 Aug 2018 82,205 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 81,820 miles

cleaned and greased metal brake pipes ends.

Pass 18 Jun 2015 74,689 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 65,837 miles

both rear tyres cracking on the tread & side walls

Pass 13 Jun 2013 63,428 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 60,561 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 58,377 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 56,068 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 55,772 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 51,540 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 48,844 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2008 48,844 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 3 May 2007 43,841 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 42,168 miles

rear wiper blade split

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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MW51 KZX is a 2001 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 MW51 KZX, 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 MW51 KZX registered?

MW51 KZX is a 2001 Subaru Forester, first registered on 28 December 2001.

Is MW51 KZX safe to buy?

The MOT history for MW51 KZX shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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