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PK51 TXC

2001 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

115,584 mi
Last recorded115,584 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2014
Typical for 2001 Subaru Forester96,565 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK51 TXC
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2014 115,584 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Nov 2013 110,568 miles

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

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

fuel smell at rear (no sign of leak)

rear sills corroded

rear subframe corroded

rear tyres worn

Fail 25 Nov 2013 110,568 miles

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

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

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

fuel smell at rear (no sign of leak)

rear sills corroded

rear subframe corroded

rear tyres worn

Pass 4 Dec 2012 107,045 miles

engine management light on

rear number plate slightly insecure

slow crancking suspect battery or starter motor faulty ?

Fail 23 Dec 2011 98,735 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both rear brake pipes to hoses corroded - greased

Pass 23 Dec 2011 98,735 miles

both rear brake pipes to hoses corroded - greased

Pass 1 Dec 2010 89,435 miles

All rear brake pipes corroded

Nearside rear trailing arm front bush worn

Offside rear anti-roll bar link worn

Fail 2 Dec 2009 78,322 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 2 Dec 2009 78,322 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 23 Dec 2008 67,445 miles

Exhaust heat sheild rattle

Nearside rear wheel arch trim loose

Rear trailing arm front bushes wearing

Fail 17 Dec 2008 67,256 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Exhaust heat sheild rattle

Nearside rear wheel arch trim loose

Rear trailing arm front bushes wearing

Pass 12 Dec 2007 55,603 miles

Brake discs corrroded

Exhaust front pipe shield loose

Offside rear seatbelt slow to retract

Fail 12 Dec 2007 55,603 miles

Brake discs corrroded

Exhaust front pipe shield loose

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Offside rear seatbelt slow to retract

Pass 29 Dec 2006 46,456 miles

Front discs corroded

Play in nearside rear anti roll bar link

Fail 3 Jan 2006 39,451 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 3 Jan 2006 39,451 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 TXC is a 2001 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 PK51 TXC, 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 PK51 TXC registered?

PK51 TXC is a 2001 Subaru Forester, first registered on 2 November 2001.

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