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VX51 FWY

2001 Subaru Forester

Yellow Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

117,333 mi
Last recorded117,333 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2020
Typical for 2001 Subaru Forester96,565 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX51 FWY
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2020 117,333 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 106,678 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2018 99,634 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2017 89,678 miles

Rear suspension arm bushes starting to perish

Pass 9 Apr 2016 84,531 miles

rear subframe bushes slightly worn/perished

Pass 2 Apr 2015 75,739 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

engine management light on

Fail 23 May 2013 65,805 miles

Offside Front Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 23 May 2013 65,805 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 60,872 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Aug 2011 50,056 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 40,551 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 33,896 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 28,855 miles

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

nearside rear tyre edges are slightly worn

offside front tyre edges are slightly worn

Fail 27 Aug 2008 28,855 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

nearside rear tyre edges are slightly worn

offside front tyre edges are slightly worn

Pass 3 Sep 2007 24,460 miles

N/s front tyre showing age related surface cracking

Outer skin of rear exhaust silencer breaking down.

Fail 5 Sep 2006 20,574 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Sep 2006 20,574 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2005 17,353 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 FWY is a 2001 Subaru Forester in Yellow with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FWY, 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 VX51 FWY registered?

VX51 FWY is a 2001 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is VX51 FWY safe to buy?

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