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RE51 JFV

2001 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

141,954 mi
Last recorded141,954 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2018
Typical for 2001 Subaru Forester96,565 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE51 JFV
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2018 141,954 miles

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 139,546 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 138,247 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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 17 Aug 2015 138,247 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 13,636 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 28 Aug 2014 13,636 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 May 2013 121,308 miles

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

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

advise brakes inspected in 2000 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges and under 3mm in centre of tread

Fail 7 May 2013 121,308 miles

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

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

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

advise brakes inspected in 2000 miles

front tyres waering on outer edges and under 3mm in centre of tread

Pass 24 Apr 2012 103,715 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2012 103,715 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear disc pads getting low

Pass 23 Apr 2011 93,625 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2009 82,316 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

front and rear number plates are starting to delaminate but are still readable

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 1 Dec 2009 82,316 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front and rear number plates are starting to delaminate but are still readable

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 17 Nov 2008 69,754 miles

all four tyres 3mm tread depths and both rears worn down shoulders

rear exhaust silencer skin deteriorating and coming away

Pass 11 Jan 2008 61,114 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2007 47,495 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2006 34,192 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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 JFV is a 2001 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 RE51 JFV, 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 JFV registered?

RE51 JFV is a 2001 Subaru Forester, first registered on 29 November 2001.

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