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SF51 GDY

2001 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2014
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

140,309 mi
Last recorded140,309 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2013
Typical for 2001 Subaru Forester96,565 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF51 GDY
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 26 Jul 2013 140,309 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2012 133,120 miles

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

rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 19 Jul 2011 127,782 miles

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

nearside inner cv gaiter housing clip missing

Pass 19 Jul 2010 117,070 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2009 106,352 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2008 93,156 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2007 79,456 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2006 67,256 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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SF51 GDY is a 2001 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 SF51 GDY, 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

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What year was SF51 GDY registered?

SF51 GDY is a 2001 Subaru Forester, first registered on 29 November 2001.

Is SF51 GDY safe to buy?

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