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VN51 EHO

2001 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

121,173 mi
Last recorded121,173 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2019
Typical for 2001 Subaru Forester96,565 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN51 EHO
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2019 121,173 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2018 105,733 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2018 105,733 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jan 2017 101,146 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2017 101,146 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Jan 2016 93,866 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2016 93,829 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported silencer (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2015 85,777 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2014 77,035 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2013 67,126 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 63,413 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2011 62,212 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 60,412 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2008 55,964 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Nov 2008 55,964 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Nov 2007 52,395 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 46,962 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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VN51 EHO is a 2001 Subaru Forester in Green 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 VN51 EHO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VN51 EHO registered?

VN51 EHO is a 2001 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 November 2001.

Is VN51 EHO safe to buy?

The MOT history for VN51 EHO shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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