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PJ51 RKY

2001 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2019
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

168,128 mi
Last recorded168,128 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2018
Typical for 2001 Subaru Forester96,565 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ51 RKY
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2018 168,128 miles

corrosion to rear subframe

rear exhaust deteriorated and small blow

underbody corrosion, rear inner sills/ wheel arhes corroded

Pass 14 Nov 2017 164,380 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Nov 2017 164,380 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2016 159,478 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2016 159,478 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2015 154,411 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system deteriorated

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear sub frame has surface corrosion

Pass 29 Nov 2014 143,201 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2013 132,830 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 20 Nov 2012 123,929 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 20 Nov 2012 123,929 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 111,033 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 100,967 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 25 Nov 2009 91,860 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 25 Nov 2008 84,707 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2008 84,707 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 26 Nov 2007 72,835 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 60,284 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 58,747 miles

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

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 12 Apr 2006 53,590 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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PJ51 RKY is a 2001 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 PJ51 RKY, 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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PJ51 RKY is a 2001 Subaru Forester, first registered on 16 November 2001.

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