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WA51 CWG

2001 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

173,175 mi
Last recorded173,175 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2017
Typical for 2001 Subaru Forester96,565 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA51 CWG
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2017 173,175 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin cannot fully acess (3.5.1g)

Front windscreen damaged /not in drivers view

Oil leak ()

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

engine light on

mid brake just over 50 %percent output

sill covers fitted

Fail 13 Sep 2017 172,814 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low check adjusters (1.8)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low check adjusters (1.8)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin cannot fully acess (3.5.1g)

Front windscreen damaged /not in drivers view

Oil leak ()

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

engine light on

mid brake just over 50 %percent output

sill covers fitted

Pass 19 Mar 2016 160,493 miles

rear axle and suspension rusty

Fail 19 Mar 2016 160,493 miles

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

rear axle and suspension rusty

Pass 21 Mar 2015 155,309 miles

rear exhaust deterated

Pass 22 Mar 2014 147,966 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2014 147,966 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2013 140,656 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2013 140,656 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Mar 2012 132,592 miles

rear exhaust deterating

Pass 30 Mar 2011 124,088 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2010 113 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 103,075 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2009 103,075 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Feb 2008 94,170 miles

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

Fail 12 Feb 2007 83,808 miles

Both no.plates in poor condition around edges.

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2007 83,808 miles

Both no.plates in poor condition around edges.

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

Pass 18 Aug 2006 79,496 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2005 57,408 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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WA51 CWG is a 2001 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WA51 CWG, 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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WA51 CWG is a 2001 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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