MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
208,271 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
both front tyres wearing inner edge
nearside and offside sill corroded but not seriously weakened
Both inner and outer sills weakened by corrosion
Both rear and front sub-frame corroded
both outer sill rusty but unable to see properly due to plastic covers being fitted
Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear brake pipes corroded to excess at rear joint (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
both outer sill rusty but unable to see properly due to plastic covers being fitted
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (rear section) (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (rear section) (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
CLUTCH PEDAL RUBBER MISSING.
Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
CLUTCH PEDAL RUBBER MISSING.
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
How Reliable is the Subaru Forester?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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VX51 FXL 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 73.7%.
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 VX51 FXL, 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 FXL registered?
VX51 FXL is a 2001 Subaru Forester, first registered on 21 September 2001.
Is VX51 FXL safe to buy?
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