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RG51 CZJ

2001 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

112,893 mi
Last recorded112,893 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2014
Typical for 2001 Subaru Forester96,565 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRG51 CZJ
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2014 112,893 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 100,986 miles

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorating.

Fail 22 Aug 2013 100,985 miles

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

N/s/f brake binding slightly.

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

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorating.

Pass 21 Aug 2012 92,714 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 85,256 miles

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

exhaust system rusty over full length

nearside driveshaft inner boot split

slight leask from steering rack pinion seal

wipers split on edges

Pass 20 Jan 2010 72,536 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jan 2010 72,536 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2009 64,526 miles

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

o/s/r/ lens and n/s/r/ lens and n/s/f/ small damage

Fail 21 Jan 2009 64,506 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

o/s/r/ lens and n/s/r/ lens and n/s/f/ small damage

Pass 28 Jan 2008 55,172 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 41,717 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2005 28,644 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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RG51 CZJ is a 2001 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RG51 CZJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of RG51 CZJ?

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What year was RG51 CZJ registered?

RG51 CZJ is a 2001 Subaru Forester, first registered on 7 December 2001.

Is RG51 CZJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for RG51 CZJ shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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