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VO51 DHA

2001 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

94,068 mi
Last recorded94,068 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2019
Typical for 2001 Subaru Forester96,565 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO51 DHA
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2019 94,068 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 86,560 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

small stone chip in centre of windscreen nearside

Fail 20 Sep 2018 86,560 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

small stone chip in centre of windscreen nearside

Pass 13 Sep 2017 74,606 miles

Exhaust heat shields loose deteriorated on front pipes

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2016 68,826 miles

engine management light on

some movement starting in anti roll bar links

Pass 28 Sep 2015 64,024 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 60,245 miles

engine warning light on

Pass 3 Oct 2013 55,048 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 47,184 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 4 Sep 2012 47,184 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 24 Aug 2011 45,015 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Petrol flap lever will need attention

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

Pass 24 Aug 2011 45,015 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Petrol flap lever will need attention

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

Pass 27 Jul 2010 42,402 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

front brake discs worn ,

Fail 22 Jul 2010 42,402 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

front brake discs worn ,

Pass 1 Sep 2009 35,768 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2008 28,964 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 24,895 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 20,436 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 DHA is a 2001 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 VO51 DHA, 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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VO51 DHA is a 2001 Subaru Forester, first registered on 25 September 2001.

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