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SV51 DSY

2001 Subaru Forester

Maroon Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

141,398 mi
Last recorded141,398 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2012
Typical for 2001 Subaru Forester96,565 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV51 DSY
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2001
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2012 141,398 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2012 141,386 miles

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

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2011 122,373 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 109,812 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 5 Feb 2010 109,812 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2009 95,474 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2009 95,468 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 28 Jan 2008 80,906 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 69,559 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 62,304 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2005 55,071 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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SV51 DSY is a 2001 Subaru Forester in Maroon with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 SV51 DSY, 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 SV51 DSY registered?

SV51 DSY is a 2001 Subaru Forester, first registered on 23 September 2001.

Is SV51 DSY safe to buy?

The MOT history for SV51 DSY shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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