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RG51 GFK

2001 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

131,656 mi
Last recorded131,656 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2013
Typical for 2001 Subaru Forester96,565 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRG51 GFK
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2013 131,656 miles

Nearside Rear Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

n/s/r/ bumper damaged

o/s/quarter panel damaged

rear exhaust is coroaded

Pass 8 Sep 2012 125,437 miles

exhaust rear box outer skin comeing off

front brake discs starting to wear thin

n/s r tyre is perrished

o/s/r quorter panel damged

Pass 14 Sep 2011 119,279 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2011 119,278 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

nsr back plate signs off dampness

Pass 16 Aug 2010 105,969 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2010 105,969 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

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

pas slightly noisey

Pass 10 Jun 2009 101,404 miles

Front discs badly worn

N/S/F Inner cv gaitor split

Rear silencer badly rusted

Fail 10 Jun 2009 101,401 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)

Front discs badly worn

N/S/F Inner cv gaitor split

Rear silencer badly rusted

Wipers worn

Pass 16 Jan 2009 96,527 miles

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

Rear silencer rusted

Pass 7 Jan 2008 87,767 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

engine manergment light on

Fail 7 Jan 2008 87,767 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

engine manergment light on

Pass 12 Jan 2007 78,436 miles

Rear number cracked

Interior mirror not fixed to front windsreen

Rear exhaust box slighty corrided

Pass 5 Dec 2005 74,793 miles

Rear number cracked but still readable.

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 GFK is a 2001 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 RG51 GFK, 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 RG51 GFK registered?

RG51 GFK is a 2001 Subaru Forester, first registered on 28 November 2001.

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