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PK51 TWP

2001 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

140,706 mi
Last recorded140,706 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2019
Typical for 2001 Subaru Forester96,565 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK51 TWP
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Fail 31 Jul 2019 140,706 miles

Brake performance not tested FOOT & HAND (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases KAT SECTION (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp aim too high BOTH (4.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture BOTH FRONT TO REAR BY FLEX HOSES (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected WING PANEL (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected WING PANEL (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail BOTH (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture BOTH (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust system, rust corrosion

Front & rear suspension components, rust corrosion

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule BOTH (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH, 205/70/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Underneath of vehicle rust corrosion

Pass 1 Aug 2018 133,954 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

front / rear suspension corroded

under body rust patches

Fail 31 Jul 2018 133,901 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases cat (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

front / rear suspension corroded

under body rust patches

Pass 18 Jul 2017 131,458 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear brake pipes greased

underside in a rusty condition

Pass 18 Jul 2016 129,354 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 126,869 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2015 126,857 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2014 123,904 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 21 Jul 2014 123,904 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Jul 2013 121,004 miles

offside rront wheel slighly binding

rear anti roll bar links in a poor condition

Pass 16 Jul 2012 115,355 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust starting to deterioate on joints

Pass 15 Jul 2011 109,656 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 104,164 miles

exhaust shailing heaverly

Pass 23 Nov 2009 99,502 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2009 99,502 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Dec 2008 90,877 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 78,531 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 68,749 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2005 57,941 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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PK51 TWP is a 2001 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 PK51 TWP, 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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PK51 TWP is a 2001 Subaru Forester, first registered on 14 November 2001.

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