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SD51 AOV

2001 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

83,921 mi
Last recorded83,921 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2018
Typical for 2001 Subaru Forester96,565 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD51 AOV
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 19 Jan 2018 83,921 miles

Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened Rear nearside and offside, advise replacement (2.4.G.1)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Offside rear within 30cm of strut to mounting area (inner wheel arch) (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint Advise replace soon (2.5.B.1a)

Outer sill covers fitted

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear of nearside and offside inner sills (2.4.A.3)

Pass 16 Jan 2017 76,100 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both brake pipes rear offside underfloor slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front nearside and rear nearside tyres worn on outer shoulders

Pass 22 Jan 2016 68,595 miles

Conciderable welding repair under Nearside wheel arch, ok at this time.

Pass 23 Jan 2015 59,395 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2015 59,348 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 17 Jan 2014 54,924 miles

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

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust rear box corroded

Fail 17 Jan 2014 54,924 miles

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

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

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust rear box corroded

Pass 11 Jan 2013 48,370 miles

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

Front brakes are binding slightly.

Fail 9 Jan 2013 48,370 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Front brakes are binding slightly.

Pass 12 Jan 2012 45,426 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 13 Jan 2011 43,990 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2011 43,990 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 14 Jan 2010 41,755 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 38,574 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 34,962 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2007 31,116 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 AOV is a 2001 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 SD51 AOV, 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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SD51 AOV is a 2001 Subaru Forester, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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