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NV51 EAA

2001 Subaru Forester

Maroon Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2018
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

201,980 mi
Last recorded201,980 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2017
Typical for 2001 Subaru Forester96,565 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV51 EAA
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2001
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2017 201,980 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 180,865 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2016 180,854 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 159,792 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2014 139,018 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Apr 2014 139,016 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2013 119,838 miles

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

Brake pipes heavily coated in grease

Pass 4 Apr 2012 102,611 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2011 86,541 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 71,044 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 51,975 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 28,215 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2007 26,654 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 22,767 miles

exhaust system corroded slighty front to rear

rear link arms have slight play in bushes

Pass 27 Oct 2005 18,427 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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NV51 EAA is a 2001 Subaru Forester in Maroon with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 NV51 EAA, 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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NV51 EAA is a 2001 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 November 2001.

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