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RF51 GUX

2001 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

136,509 mi
Last recorded136,509 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2017
Typical for 2001 Subaru Forester96,565 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF51 GUX
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2017 136,509 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil slightly corroded as well (2.7.3)

Under body covered in substances

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front + rear (3.5.1i)

Fail 24 Nov 2017 136,501 miles

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil slightly corroded as well (2.7.3)

Under body covered in substances

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front + rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Nov 2016 134,551 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2015 131,744 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Sep 2014 125,582 miles

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)

Nearside rear tyre slightly perished

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside front gearbox output seal has light misting of oil

Pass 25 Jun 2013 113,081 miles

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

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

brake pipes and hose ends covered with grease

exhaust system corroded with slight blow

rear brake back plates corroded

Pass 23 Jun 2012 101,531 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 95,811 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 88,068 miles

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 9 Jun 2009 81,417 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2009 81,417 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2008 74,069 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2008 74,069 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Sep 2007 72,724 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2007 72,724 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2006 65,639 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2006 65,639 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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RF51 GUX is a 2001 Subaru Forester in Silver 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 RF51 GUX, 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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RF51 GUX is a 2001 Subaru Forester, first registered on 24 October 2001.

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