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NG51 MFO

2001 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

133,338 mi
Last recorded133,338 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2021
Typical for 2001 Subaru Forester96,565 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG51 MFO
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2021 133,338 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced bumper (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2020 125,039 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 15 Feb 2020 125,039 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction bank one and two lambda faults cleared and stayed of (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2019 116,248 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 20 Feb 2019 116,147 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded at join (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded at join (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 2 Mar 2018 108,707 miles

heavily coated in mud

Pass 11 May 2017 102,491 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 97,220 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 May 2015 87,421 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 May 2014 79,120 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 71,367 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2012 63,589 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 53,435 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 41,652 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 29,768 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2005 25,129 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 11 Nov 2005 25,129 miles

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

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

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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NG51 MFO is a 2001 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 NG51 MFO, 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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NG51 MFO is a 2001 Subaru Forester, first registered on 30 November 2001.

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