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ST51 KBP

2001 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

139,314 mi
Last recorded139,314 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2015
Typical for 2001 Subaru Forester96,565 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST51 KBP
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2015 139,314 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2015 139,299 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Pass 2 Oct 2014 136,868 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2014 136,851 miles

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 27 Sep 2013 134,189 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 126,427 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 119,486 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 21 Sep 2010 11,846 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 103,649 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 94,780 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 86,489 miles

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

advise crack down middle of near side mirror but not effecting view to rear

Pass 22 Sep 2006 79,106 miles

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

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

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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ST51 KBP is a 2001 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 ST51 KBP, 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 ST51 KBP registered?

ST51 KBP is a 2001 Subaru Forester, first registered on 17 November 2001.

Is ST51 KBP safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST51 KBP shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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