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SP51 DMV

2001 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

115,991 mi
Last recorded115,991 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2013
Typical for 2001 Subaru Forester96,565 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP51 DMV
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2013 115,991 miles

BRAKE PIPES AND BRAKE HOSE FERRULES COATED WITH COPPER GREASE UNABLE TO EXAMUNE PROPERLY

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Jun 2012 111,939 miles

front brake discs pitted/scored also showing signs of having been hot

Fail 20 Jun 2012 111,939 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake discs pitted/scored also showing signs of having been hot

Pass 29 Jun 2011 107,400 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2011 107,390 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

both front inner cv gaiters split

Pass 30 Dec 2009 100,227 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2009 100,227 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both no plate lamps dim

o/side inner cv gaiter torn

Pass 10 Jan 2009 95,087 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2008 95,087 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 21 Dec 2007 88,552 miles

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

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)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Dec 2007 88,552 miles

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 16 Nov 2006 81,852 miles

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)

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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SP51 DMV 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 58.3%.

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 SP51 DMV, 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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SP51 DMV is a 2001 Subaru Forester, first registered on 17 September 2001.

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