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SR51 KWE

2001 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

177,746 mi
Last recorded177,746 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2016
Typical for 2001 Subaru Forester96,565 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSR51 KWE
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2016 177,746 miles

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

Fail 13 Dec 2016 177,745 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded offside front (3.6.B.2c)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded offside rear inner sill section (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 23 Dec 2015 170,953 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2015 170,911 miles

Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt nearside front bottom (2.2.C.1c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded rear brake pipes at rear joining block (3.6.B.2c)

Steering locking device missing offside and nearside bottom ball joints (2.2.C.1g)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside rear inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm front both tyres (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Dec 2014 163,567 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2013 155,104 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2011 137,189 miles

Front both inner drive shaft boots torn

Pass 5 Jan 2011 127,052 miles

Offside rear wheel bearing slight noise

Pass 28 Aug 2009 44,625 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 92,520 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 83,515 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Sep 2006 72,542 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2006 72,542 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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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SR51 KWE is a 2001 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 SR51 KWE, 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 SR51 KWE registered?

SR51 KWE is a 2001 Subaru Forester, first registered on 26 September 2001.

Is SR51 KWE safe to buy?

The MOT history for SR51 KWE shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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