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VK51 LZB

2001 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

152,935 mi
Last recorded152,935 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2011
Typical for 2001 Subaru Forester96,565 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK51 LZB
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 13 Dec 2011 152,935 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2011 152,935 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2010 138,912 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake discs worn

n/s/r tyre close to legal limit

o/s inner driveshaft boot split

Pass 25 Nov 2010 138,912 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

front brake discs worn

n/s/r tyre close to legal limit

o/s inner driveshaft boot split

Fail 8 Dec 2009 126,690 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2009 126,690 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 115,520 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 16 Dec 2008 115,504 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Dec 2007 103,627 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Dec 2006 90,052 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2005 84,840 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2005 84,841 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

o/s/r tyre outer edge worne

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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VK51 LZB is a 2001 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 VK51 LZB, 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 VK51 LZB registered?

VK51 LZB is a 2001 Subaru Forester, first registered on 26 October 2001.

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The MOT history for VK51 LZB shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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