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VO51 DGE

2001 Subaru Forester

Maroon Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

177,482 mi
Last recorded177,482 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2013
Typical for 2001 Subaru Forester96,565 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO51 DGE
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2001
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2013 177,482 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2012 159,451 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Pass 24 Oct 2012 159,451 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 140,691 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2011 140,680 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2010 118,823 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2010 118,823 miles

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside inner cv gaitor split

Pass 22 Oct 2009 98,650 miles
Fail 9 May 2009 88,406 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2008 70,850 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 48,052 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 42,325 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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VO51 DGE is a 2001 Subaru Forester in Maroon with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VO51 DGE, 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 VO51 DGE registered?

VO51 DGE is a 2001 Subaru Forester, first registered on 11 September 2001.

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