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VN51 EHJ

2001 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

139,349 mi
Last recorded139,349 miles
Recorded on13 May 2020
Typical for 2001 Subaru Forester96,565 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN51 EHJ
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 May 2020 139,349 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

both rear sills full of filler

Pass 24 Jan 2019 136,393 miles

Slight leak centre exhaust pipeand rear silencer corroded.

Fail 24 Jan 2019 136,393 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Slight leak centre exhaust pipeand rear silencer corroded.

Pass 2 Jan 2018 135,708 miles

general under body corrosion

Pass 6 Jan 2017 130,323 miles

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

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

rear prop shaft mounting bushes deteriorated

wipers deteriorated

Pass 4 Jan 2016 126,574 miles

rear tyres deteriorating

strong fuel smell but no leaks visable

various brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 7 Jan 2015 122,732 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2015 122,732 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2014 118,912 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2014 118,912 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Jan 2013 114,057 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2013 114,057 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2012 107,881 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2012 107,879 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Jan 2011 101,654 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 91,300 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 79,608 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 66,782 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2008 66,782 miles

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)

Pass 17 Jan 2007 53,017 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 37,747 miles

front brakes worn very low .

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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VN51 EHJ is a 2001 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VN51 EHJ, 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 VN51 EHJ registered?

VN51 EHJ is a 2001 Subaru Forester, first registered on 3 December 2001.

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