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SV51 GXT

2001 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

134,953 mi
Last recorded134,953 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2017
Typical for 2001 Subaru Forester96,565 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV51 GXT
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2017 134,953 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 129,253 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 121,196 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 117,436 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2013 110,350 miles

CRACKS IN O/S/REAR TYRE WALLS

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

SLIGHT BIND ON N/S/FRONT BRAKE

Pass 9 Nov 2012 103,465 miles

Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Nov 2012 103,359 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Nov 2011 98,420 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2010 91,311 miles

BRAKE PIPE OVER FUEL TANK TO N/S/R HOSE NOT VISIBLE

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

Pass 18 Dec 2009 84,209 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2008 74,063 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2008 74,037 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Dec 2007 59,699 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2007 59,656 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Dec 2006 48,298 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2006 48,298 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2005 37,638 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 GXT is a 2001 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 GXT, 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 GXT registered?

SV51 GXT is a 2001 Subaru Forester, first registered on 13 December 2001.

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