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WF51 WHU

2001 Subaru Forester

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

128,464 mi
Last recorded128,464 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2023
Typical for 2001 Subaru Forester96,565 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF51 WHU
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2023 128,464 miles

covers on sills not allowing full inspection, o/s rear sill end rusty not within perscribed area

Pass 28 Oct 2022 126,201 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Oct 2022 126,131 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached bolt loose (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 123,088 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 122,228 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 118,558 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2018 118,477 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe damaged side of tank (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated bushs in housing (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2017 115,723 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2017 115,723 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Nov 2016 112,763 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 109,366 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2015 109,366 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Nov 2014 103,897 miles

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

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

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

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

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

n/s/r outer brake disc scored

Pass 21 Nov 2013 93,875 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 May 2012 90,238 miles
Fail 14 May 2012 90,238 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2011 84,645 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 77,801 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 70,558 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 68,851 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 60,650 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 51,895 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Nov 2005 42,098 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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WF51 WHU is a 2001 Subaru Forester in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 WF51 WHU, 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 WF51 WHU registered?

WF51 WHU is a 2001 Subaru Forester, first registered on 12 December 2001.

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