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SP51 HSJ

2001 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

80,853 mi
Last recorded80,853 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2016
Typical for 2001 Subaru Forester96,565 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2016 80,853 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 28 Oct 2015 77,408 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 26 Oct 2015 77,403 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2014 73,172 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

rear exhaust silancer corroded

Fail 21 Oct 2014 73,165 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both rear tyres abnormally worn on inside edge

rear exhaust silancer corroded

Pass 8 Oct 2013 67,347 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2012 61,590 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Oct 2011 56,189 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Oct 2010 50,969 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 45,069 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2008 39,596 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Oct 2007 34,148 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Oct 2007 34,148 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 28,522 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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SP51 HSJ is a 2001 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HSJ, 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 SP51 HSJ registered?

SP51 HSJ is a 2001 Subaru Forester, first registered on 24 October 2001.

Is SP51 HSJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP51 HSJ shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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