MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
114,275 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (next to shock absorber) (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Engine : malfunction indicator lamp illuminated...
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Bumper.... (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill... (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Bumper.... (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill... (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
EML light on....
Nearside Rear Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion Sill..... (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering Out rigger..... (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Wheel arch.... (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Sidewall.... (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Sill.... (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Wheel arch... (6.1.B.2)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
EML light on....
Nearside Rear Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion Sill..... (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
EML staying on
Engine covers and under trays fitted....
Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside front and nearside tyres starting to deteriorate
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Off side front tyre deteriorated..
Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion Inner sill (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside front and nearside rear tyre starting to deteriorate.
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside front and nearside rear tyre starting to deteriorate.
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
How Reliable is the Subaru Forester?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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SM51 OCC is a 2001 Subaru Forester in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
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 OCC, 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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SM51 OCC is a 2001 Subaru Forester, first registered on 15 November 2001.
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