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VX51 FXL

2001 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

208,271 mi
Last recorded208,271 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2018
Typical for 2001 Subaru Forester96,565 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2018 208,271 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2017 198,336 miles

Both inner and outer sills weakened by corrosion

Both rear and front sub-frame corroded

Pass 27 Sep 2016 184,150 miles

both outer sill rusty but unable to see properly due to plastic covers being fitted

Fail 26 Sep 2016 184,149 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2015 173,396 miles

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)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 156,169 miles

CLUTCH PEDAL RUBBER MISSING.

Fail 22 Sep 2014 156,119 miles

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.

Fail 13 Sep 2013 141,200 miles

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)

Pass 13 Sep 2013 141,200 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2012 128,460 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 12,032 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 112,002 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 102,972 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2009 102,957 miles

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)

Pass 3 Sep 2008 94,241 miles

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)

Pass 2 Aug 2007 78,932 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2007 78,932 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2006 67,027 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2005 54,529 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 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.

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