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SF51 TAF

2001 Subaru Forester

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

105,147 mi
Last recorded105,147 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2021
Typical for 2001 Subaru Forester96,565 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF51 TAF
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2021 105,147 miles

Nearside rear inner sill corroded and damaged

Offside rear inner sill corroded and damaged

Pass 24 Sep 2020 102,702 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 101,858 miles

sills damaged

Fail 31 May 2016 101,817 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front & rear brake discs rusty

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded & rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front tyres worn on edges

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

Offside rear suspension bush twisted

Rear exhaust inscure

Rear foot and handbrake only just met minimum mot requirements

sills damaged

Pass 19 Feb 2015 98,055 miles

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

rear sills damaged but not considered structual

Fail 18 Feb 2014 91,884 miles

Both front tyres are worn on inner edge.

Exhaust non-standard type.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 18 Feb 2014 91,884 miles

Both front tyres are worn on inner edge.

Exhaust non-standard type.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 18 Feb 2013 87,542 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 82,492 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Non-standard exhaust system fitted.

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 26 Jan 2012 82,467 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front and rear brake discs are corroded on braking surface.

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 26 Oct 2010 76,645 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2010 76,589 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2009 69,058 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Screw in offside rear tyre and has slow puncture.

Fail 20 Oct 2009 69,058 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Screw in offside rear tyre and has slow puncture.

Pass 26 Nov 2007 60,820 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 24 Nov 2007 60,820 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Oct 2006 57,007 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2005 51,778 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 TAF is a 2001 Subaru Forester in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 SF51 TAF, 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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SF51 TAF is a 2001 Subaru Forester, first registered on 18 September 2001.

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