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SD51 ALO

2001 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

113,976 mi
Last recorded113,976 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2017
Typical for 2001 Subaru Forester96,565 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD51 ALO
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2017 113,976 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 109,882 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 17 Feb 2016 109,882 miles

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

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Feb 2015 100,721 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2014 94,263 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Sep 2012 86,881 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 21 Sep 2012 86,881 miles

Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 22 Aug 2011 79,105 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2010 74,325 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 69,505 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 62,227 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 54,131 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2006 46,227 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2005 38,191 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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SD51 ALO is a 2001 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 SD51 ALO, 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 SD51 ALO registered?

SD51 ALO is a 2001 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is SD51 ALO safe to buy?

The MOT history for SD51 ALO shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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