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SN51 ECV

2001 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

92,515 mi
Last recorded92,515 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2024
Typical for 2001 Subaru Forester96,565 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN51 ECV
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2024 92,515 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Dec 2023 85,322 miles

both offside and nearside rear outer wheel arches are heavily corroded

general under body corrosion

Fail 2 Dec 2023 85,290 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill and sill back (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill and sill back (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside due to offside front brake bind (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both offside and nearside rear outer wheel arches are heavily corroded

general under body corrosion

Pass 2 Dec 2022 78,909 miles

Nearside Front FLOOR TO SILL CORRODED

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Nov 2022 78,909 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL BACK (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength UNDER VALENCE (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength UNDER VALENCE (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Fuel hose leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front FLOOR TO SILL CORRODED

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Nov 2022 78,802 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced full inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2021 71,555 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2020 71,388 miles

Brake performance not tested Due to offside rear suspension arm condition (1.2.1 (g))

Front Headlamp aim too low Both headlamps (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill holed in four area's (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering Suspension mount holed (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension arm fractured Cracked and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both rear brake flexi hoses insecure

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs, outer surfaces corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened Slightly distorted and outer bush perished (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2019 64,149 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2019 64,149 miles

Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Oct 2018 55,913 miles

General corrosion on underside of body and components

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Various brake pipes covered in underseal.

Various rubber suspension components deteriorated but not resulting in movement.

Fail 9 Oct 2018 55,882 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill at rear suspension mount (marked with yellow ) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill at rear suspension mount (marked with yellow ) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

General corrosion on underside of body and components

Various brake pipes covered in underseal.

Various rubber suspension components deteriorated but not resulting in movement.

Pass 14 Oct 2017 48,870 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 46,869 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 46,208 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 45,500 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 44,391 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 43,060 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 40,702 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 38,331 miles

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

Fail 6 Aug 2010 38,271 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2009 35,620 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 32,403 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2007 28,889 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 24,570 miles

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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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SN51 ECV is a 2001 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 SN51 ECV, 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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SN51 ECV is a 2001 Subaru Forester, first registered on 26 September 2001.

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