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ST51 KCE

2001 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2021
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

157,147 mi
Last recorded157,147 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2020
Typical for 2001 Subaru Forester96,565 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2020 157,147 miles

advise nearside rear inner panel holed

advise rear brake pipe to union corroded

Fail 11 Jun 2020 157,147 miles

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength and nearside inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

advise nearside rear inner panel holed

advise nearside rear tail light damaged

advise rear brake pipe to union corroded

Pass 9 May 2019 155,013 miles

advise front cross member holed

advise slight exhaust leaks

Fail 3 May 2019 155,013 miles

Offside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords and nearside rear (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect and nearside (4.1.2 (c))

advise front cross member holed

advise slight exhaust leaks

Pass 10 May 2018 152,559 miles

advise both headlights glass slightly frosted

advise nearside rear inner panel holed

advise offside front brake back plate corroded

Fail 10 May 2018 152,559 miles

Offside Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing lower ball jont (2.4.G.3b)

advise both headlights glass slightly frosted

advise nearside rear inner panel holed

advise offside front brake back plate corroded

Pass 4 May 2017 147,908 miles

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% hight level (1.2.1b)

advise nearside rear tail light glass

advise offside rear brake pipe to valve corroded

advise slight exhaust leak front section

Fail 3 May 2017 147,908 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% hight level (1.2.1b)

advise nearside rear tail light glass

advise offside rear brake pipe to valve corroded

advise slight exhaust leak front section

Pass 20 Apr 2016 143,009 miles

advise all brake pipes to rear brake valve corroded

advise offside and nearside front brake back plates corroded

advise offside outer cv gaiter leaking on driveshaft

Pass 27 Apr 2015 138,973 miles

advise exhaust leak

advise rear brake pipes corroded

advise rear drop link bushes worn

Fail 27 Apr 2015 138,973 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

advise exhaust leak

advise rear brake pipes corroded

advise rear drop link bushes worn

Pass 3 May 2014 135,056 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Pass 7 May 2013 132,758 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust in poor condition

Fail 2 May 2013 132,758 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

exhaust in poor condition

Pass 5 Nov 2011 132,224 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 21 Jan 2011 126,519 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

both front brake discs wearing thin

Pass 14 Dec 2009 112,307 miles

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

Fail 2 Dec 2009 112,307 miles

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2008 101,265 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 1 Dec 2008 101,265 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Dec 2007 87,283 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2007 87,283 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 21 Nov 2006 74,190 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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ST51 KCE is a 2001 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 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 ST51 KCE, 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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ST51 KCE is a 2001 Subaru Forester, first registered on 19 December 2001.

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