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VX51 FXP

2001 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

60,737 mi
Last recorded60,737 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2011
Typical for 2001 Subaru Forester96,565 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX51 FXP
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2011 60,737 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 3 Sep 2010 52,337 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 48,607 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2009 48,607 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Sep 2008 42,724 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 36,833 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 32,245 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 FXP is a 2001 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 FXP, 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 FXP registered?

VX51 FXP is a 2001 Subaru Forester, first registered on 18 September 2001.

Is VX51 FXP safe to buy?

The MOT history for VX51 FXP shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VX51 FXP have outstanding finance?

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