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WA51 HNG

2001 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2021
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

167,482 mi
Last recorded167,482 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2020
Typical for 2001 Subaru Forester96,565 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2020 167,482 miles

rear subframe repaired covered in underseal after a repair has been carried out

Fail 5 Oct 2020 167,482 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

rear subframe repaired covered in underseal after a repair has been carried out

Fail 4 Sep 2020 167,422 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened rear upper corroded to excess (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Central Front Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 159,783 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2019 159,783 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 147,847 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2018 147,847 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Sep 2018 147,771 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 137,254 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 122,827 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2016 122,827 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2015 114,617 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 103,487 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 90,825 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 79,339 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 67,868 miles

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

slight wear front brake discs

Pass 15 Sep 2010 60,738 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2009 52,218 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 47,623 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2007 43,393 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2007 43,393 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 36,323 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 HNG is a 2001 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 WA51 HNG, 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 WA51 HNG registered?

WA51 HNG is a 2001 Subaru Forester, first registered on 14 November 2001.

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The MOT history for WA51 HNG shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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