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VX51 FWP

2001 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

88,275 mi
Last recorded88,275 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2020
Typical for 2001 Subaru Forester96,565 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX51 FWP
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2020 88,275 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 88,094 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 81,761 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear shock absorber has no damping effect not leaking

Fail 17 Apr 2018 81,760 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate both (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear shock absorber has no damping effect not leaking

Pass 18 Apr 2017 85,451 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 83,569 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2016 83,569 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2015 83,421 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2014 82,283 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Feb 2014 82,283 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Mar 2013 80,240 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Aug 2011 77,786 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 76,924 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 73,586 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 66,251 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 61,507 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2006 51,456 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Oct 2006 51,456 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2005 41,192 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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VX51 FWP is a 2001 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 VX51 FWP, 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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VX51 FWP is a 2001 Subaru Forester, first registered on 10 December 2001.

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