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VA51 EKE

2001 Subaru Forester

Maroon Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

149,276 mi
Last recorded149,276 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2022
Typical for 2001 Subaru Forester96,565 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA51 EKE
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2001
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2022 149,276 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper strut mounting bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corrosion on pipe to junction joint (1.1.11 (c))

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

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all rear bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side rear front trailing arm bushes perishing badly (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2021 137,310 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper pivot mounting splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at joiner near trailing arm (1.1.11 (c))

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm front bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyre perishing in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts edging off (5.2.3 (e))

condensation in left hand rear outer lens

Fail 16 Jul 2021 137,309 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper pivot mounting splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at joiner near trailing arm (1.1.11 (c))

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm front bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyre perishing in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts edging off (5.2.3 (e))

condensation in left hand rear outer lens

Pass 3 Aug 2020 131,142 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 123,642 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear arm front bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides at rear chassis near mounting points (5.3.6 (a) (i))

heavy corrosion on joint to cat on exhaust system

Fail 11 Jul 2019 123,638 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe to 4 way joiner rear suspension mounting point (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear arm front bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides at rear chassis near mounting points (5.3.6 (a) (i))

heavy corrosion on joint to cat on exhaust system

Pass 3 Aug 2018 116,953 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material right hand rear pipes at jointer (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 96,582 miles

Both side rear tyre treads getting low 3 and 2.4 mm

Exhaust system corroded at joints

Movement in left hand front anti-roll bar link

Fail 28 Jul 2017 96,581 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Tail silencer blowing badly (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Both side rear tyre treads getting low 3 and 2.4 mm

Exhaust system corroded at joints

Movement in left hand front anti-roll bar link

Pass 11 Aug 2016 76,032 miles

Nearside pattern poor

both rear trailing arm bushes perishing

ecu light on

slight play in left hand front anti roll bar link

Pass 25 Nov 2015 74,893 miles

Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

e.m.light on

Pass 27 Nov 2014 72,168 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2014 72,168 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2013 71,525 miles

Brake pedal rubber worn.

Engine management light on.

Pass 29 Oct 2012 69,521 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 67,448 miles

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

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

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

n/s/r tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 15 Oct 2010 65,332 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 62,336 miles

both rear tyres starting to perish

center and rear exhaust starting to rust

Pass 17 Oct 2008 58,087 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 51,826 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

Fail 7 Nov 2007 51,826 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 14 Nov 2006 41,779 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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VA51 EKE is a 2001 Subaru Forester in Maroon with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 VA51 EKE, 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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VA51 EKE is a 2001 Subaru Forester, first registered on 6 December 2001.

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