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VO51 KFV

2001 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

150,060 mi
Last recorded150,060 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2025
Typical for 2001 Subaru Forester96,565 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO51 KFV
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2025 150,060 miles

Offside Rear lamp unit damaged

age related corrosion to rear suspension components

Pass 2 Apr 2024 147,096 miles

Offside Rear lamp unit damaged

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both drop links (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine covers under trays fitted

Pass 16 Mar 2023 143,114 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2022 140,088 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear subframe age related corrosion

Pass 16 Mar 2021 135,841 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 133,655 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both head lamps lenses slightly tarnished

slight corrosion n/s/r top inner strut mounting

slight damage o/s/r lamp unit

slight play inner tie rod end n/s/f

Pass 9 Apr 2019 130,901 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear subframe corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2018 127,042 miles

both front drop links slight wear

both rear trailing arm bushes slight wear

Pass 5 Apr 2017 123,725 miles

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

Offside Rear Tail light cracked

Pass 4 Apr 2016 121,029 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both Rear (2.4.G.2)

Both Front tyres are starting to perish

Pass 15 Apr 2015 118,048 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Apr 2015 118,048 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 May 2014 111,325 miles

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

all anti roll bar link bushes worn.

both front tyres worn on edges.

brake pedal anti-slip worn on edge.

exhaust back box mount missing but adequately suported.

exhaust heat shield insecure.

Pass 21 May 2014 111,325 miles

all anti roll bar link bushes worn.

both front tyres worn on edges.

brake pedal anti-slip worn on edge.

exhaust back box mount missing but adequately suported.

exhaust heat shield insecure.

Fail 30 May 2013 99,824 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2013 99,824 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 85,026 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2011 69,668 miles

exhaust heat shields resonating

Fail 9 Jun 2011 69,668 miles

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

exhaust heat shields resonating

Pass 11 Jun 2010 61,122 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2009 48,190 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2008 41,919 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 3 Apr 2008 41,919 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Dec 2006 32,148 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 KFV is a 2001 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 KFV, 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 KFV is a 2001 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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