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SF51 OJA

2001 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

118,402 mi
Last recorded118,402 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2014
Typical for 2001 Subaru Forester96,565 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2014 118,402 miles

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

front crossmember holed and corroded but outwith prescribed areas

n/s/r brake hose corroded

o/s/f brake hose ferrule corroded

o/s/f brake hose twisted

o/s/r abs sensor secure but bolt missing

Fail 4 Sep 2014 118,400 miles

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

both brake pipes to rear hoses corroded

front crossmember holed and corroded but outwith prescribed areas

n/s/r brake hose corroded

o/s/f brake hose ferrule corroded

o/s/f brake hose twisted

o/s/r abs sensor secure but bolt missing

Pass 23 Aug 2013 105,116 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2013 105,116 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2012 91,438 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 26 Aug 2011 76,494 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2011 76,494 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2010 60,913 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 45,318 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2008 28,653 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 22,568 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 18,838 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 OJA 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 SF51 OJA, 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 OJA registered?

SF51 OJA is a 2001 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is SF51 OJA safe to buy?

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