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WA51 HGN

2001 Subaru Forester

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

130,724 mi
Last recorded130,724 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2017
Typical for 2001 Subaru Forester96,565 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA51 HGN
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2017 130,724 miles

slight corrosoin underside

slight play in rear linkrods

Fail 7 Apr 2017 130,455 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both rear inner raches (2.4.A.3)

Pass 5 May 2016 124,565 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 117,018 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

rear subframe ans suspension arms corroded

sill covers

under side of vehicle corroded

Fail 26 Feb 2015 117,018 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

under side of vehicle corroded

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

rear subframe ans suspension arms corroded

sill covers

Fail 27 Mar 2014 107,933 miles

Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 107,933 miles

Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2013 98,293 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 87,384 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 75,976 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 69,970 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 65,648 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2009 65,648 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2008 59,614 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2008 59,614 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 30 Aug 2007 52,228 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 47,528 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2005 42,095 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 HGN is a 2001 Subaru Forester in Red 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 HGN, 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 HGN is a 2001 Subaru Forester, first registered on 7 September 2001.

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