MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
120,687 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Both front to rear brake pipes corroded at fuel tank
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm approx. (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm approx. (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch at strut top (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch at strut top (2.4.A.3)
Both front to rear brake pipes corroded at fuel tank
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm approx. (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm approx. (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded INNER SILL AT TIE BAR MOUNTS (2.4.A.3)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
oil leak at sump plug
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust in poor condition.
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust in poor condition.
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
How Reliable is the Subaru Forester?
Based on 456,470 MOT tests across 33,044 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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SM51 OBS is a 2001 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.
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 SM51 OBS, 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 SM51 OBS registered?
SM51 OBS is a 2001 Subaru Forester, first registered on 31 October 2001.
Is SM51 OBS safe to buy?
The MOT history for SM51 OBS shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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