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NJ51 LOF

2001 Subaru Forester

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

129,341 mi
Last recorded129,341 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2015
Typical for 2001 Subaru Forester96,565 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ51 LOF
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2015 129,341 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2015 129,341 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded bottom arm outrigger (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill back (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function top plate (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shocker mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded bottom arm outtriger (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded near shocker (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shocker mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 20 Jan 2015 121,175 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2015 121,175 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Nov 2013 107,102 miles

rear anti-roll bar - slight play in nearside and offside droplinks

Pass 8 Nov 2012 98,175 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2012 98,045 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Nov 2011 90,764 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 82,019 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 75,875 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2009 75,835 miles

Nearside Rear Towbar component insecure (6.6.1)

Offside Rear Towbar component insecure (6.6.1)

Fail 9 Oct 2008 71,236 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

brake pedal cover worn

Pass 9 Oct 2008 71,236 miles

brake pedal cover worn

Pass 7 Nov 2007 66,288 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 60,538 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2005 49,405 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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NJ51 LOF is a 2001 Subaru Forester in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 NJ51 LOF, 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 NJ51 LOF registered?

NJ51 LOF is a 2001 Subaru Forester, first registered on 7 September 2001.

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