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WA51 EAO

2001 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

137,943 mi
Last recorded137,943 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2017
Typical for 2001 Subaru Forester96,565 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA51 EAO
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2017 137,943 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2016 121,480 miles
Fail 25 May 2016 121,473 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Apr 2015 102,110 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 99,027 miles

All front metal suspension componants corroded.

All rear metal suspension componants corroded

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Headlamp lenses are misted.

Plastic trims fitted to side sills.

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 16 May 2014 99,017 miles

Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

All front metal suspension componants corroded.

All rear metal suspension componants corroded

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Headlamp lenses are misted.

Plastic trims fitted to side sills.

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 7 May 2013 93,774 miles

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

front wishbones and rear subframe corroded

Pass 25 May 2012 85,308 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front and rear cross members corroded

rear subframe and suspension corroded

Fail 25 May 2012 85,308 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front and rear cross members corroded

rear subframe and suspension corroded

Pass 27 May 2011 82,089 miles

All front metal suspension componants surface corroded.

All metal rear suspension componants surface corroded.

Child seat fitted to both rear seats.

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front road springs and shokabsorber casings surface corroded.

Plastic covers fitted to side sills.

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear boot difficult to open.

Rear subframe bushes perished and have slight movement.

Steering universal joint surface corroded.

Fail 24 May 2011 82,083 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

All front metal suspension componants surface corroded.

All metal rear suspension componants surface corroded.

Child seat fitted to both rear seats.

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front road springs and shokabsorber casings surface corroded.

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Plastic covers fitted to side sills.

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear boot difficult to open.

Rear subframe bushes perished and have slight movement.

Steering universal joint surface corroded.

Pass 11 May 2010 78,115 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 74,181 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 65,911 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2009 65,911 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 17 Dec 2007 57,062 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 49,644 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2006 41,909 miles

brake pedal pad starting wear

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 EAO is a 2001 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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

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