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RE51 JFF

2001 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

107,370 mi
Last recorded107,370 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2024
Typical for 2001 Subaru Forester96,565 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE51 JFF
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2024 107,370 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Nov 2024 107,370 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 104,738 miles

Coolant very low

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush very slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush very slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Wet weather test

Fail 29 Oct 2020 104,738 miles

Coolant very low

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush very slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush very slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Wet weather test

Pass 26 Apr 2019 101,843 miles

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Apr 2019 101,843 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 98,466 miles

Nearside Front Washer jets require adjustment.

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 92,981 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 87,590 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 9 Sep 2015 87,590 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2014 82,650 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 76,191 miles

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

front registration plate starting to delaminate

Pass 30 Apr 2012 71,533 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 64,270 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2010 64,270 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2009 58,211 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 51,993 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2007 45,517 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 39,004 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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RE51 JFF is a 2001 Subaru Forester in Silver 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 RE51 JFF, 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 RE51 JFF registered?

RE51 JFF is a 2001 Subaru Forester, first registered on 2 October 2001.

Is RE51 JFF safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE51 JFF shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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