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VO51 KGK

2001 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

163,332 mi
Last recorded163,332 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2012
Typical for 2001 Subaru Forester96,565 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2012 163,332 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 154,959 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2011 154,959 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

heatshield rattling

n/s/f inner driveshaft gaiter split

Pass 2 Oct 2010 144,603 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2010 144,603 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2009 134,747 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2009 129,740 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2009 129,740 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2008 121,899 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2007 114,626 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2006 108,301 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 KGK is a 2001 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 KGK, 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 KGK registered?

VO51 KGK is a 2001 Subaru Forester, first registered on 2 October 2001.

Is VO51 KGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for VO51 KGK shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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