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SV51 HSZ

2001 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2019
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

96,855 mi
Last recorded96,855 miles
Recorded on3 May 2019
Typical for 2001 Subaru Forester96,565 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Fail 3 May 2019 96,855 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength at chassis marked with yellow chalk (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

underbody and chassis heavily undersealed

whole underbody heavily welded and repaired

Pass 7 May 2018 95,103 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion over whole underbody (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 May 2017 91,566 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately sills (2.4.A.3)

Fail 24 Apr 2017 91,560 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired not continuously welded (2.4.A.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately sills (2.4.A.3)

Fail 15 Sep 2016 91,544 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor by lower arm rear mount (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor by lower arm rear mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)

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

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

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

Rear Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (2.4.G.1)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened fronts and rears (2.4.G.1)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 86,110 miles

Exhaust heat sheild insecure

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

exhaust has minor leaks and is slightly deteriorated

Fail 4 Sep 2015 86,062 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

Exhaust heat sheild insecure

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

exhaust has minor leaks and is slightly deteriorated

Pass 15 Sep 2014 81,267 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2014 81,219 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2013 72,883 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

front exhaust bracket broken

Pass 7 Sep 2012 62,017 miles

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

front x-member slightly corroded

Fail 7 Sep 2012 62,017 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

front x-member slightly corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2011 51,701 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 49,188 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2010 49,163 miles

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

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

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

front brake discs pitted

Pass 22 Dec 2009 46,639 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2009 46,639 miles

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Dec 2008 44,960 miles

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

Fail 15 Dec 2008 44,949 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2007 42,454 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2007 42,454 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 15 Dec 2006 37,623 miles

exhaust heat sheild

Pass 9 Dec 2005 28,493 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 HSZ 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 56.5%.

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 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 SV51 HSZ, 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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SV51 HSZ is a 2001 Subaru Forester, first registered on 24 December 2001.

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