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WG51 KYX

2001 Subaru Forester

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2021
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

120,304 mi
Last recorded120,304 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2020
Typical for 2001 Subaru Forester96,565 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG51 KYX
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2020 120,304 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2020 120,304 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Dec 2019 119,409 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Dec 2019 119,409 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Dec 2018 117,910 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer box (6.1.2 (a))

exhaust heat shield insecure on converter

Fail 29 Nov 2018 117,740 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced cloudy (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced cloudy (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer box (6.1.2 (a))

exhaust heat shield insecure on converter

Pass 11 Dec 2017 108,932 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

oversills unable to carry out full sill inspections

undertray obscuring underside components

Fail 6 Dec 2017 108,858 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

oversills unable to carry out full sill inspections

undertray obscuring underside components

Pass 8 Dec 2016 101,883 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front tyre wearing outer edge

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

Rear inner wheel arches heavily coated in mud unable to carry out full inspections

all brake pipes shrouded unable to carry out full inspections

brake pipes obscured by fuel tank unable to carry out full inspections

oversills unable to carry out full sill inspections

undertray obscuring underside components

Fail 8 Dec 2016 101,883 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Offside Front tyre wearing outer edge

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear inner wheel arches heavily coated in mud unable to carry out full inspections

all brake pipes shrouded unable to carry out full inspections

brake pipes obscured by fuel tank unable to carry out full inspections

oversills unable to carry out full sill inspections

undertray obscuring underside components

Pass 7 Dec 2015 92,310 miles

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear child seats fitted to offside and nearside unable to carry out full adult seat belt inspections

both headlamp lenses deteriorated

oversills fitted unable to carry out full sill inspections

Fail 1 Dec 2015 92,197 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear child seats fitted to offside and nearside unable to carry out full adult seat belt inspections

both headlamp lenses deteriorated

oversills fitted unable to carry out full sill inspections

Fail 5 Dec 2014 84,535 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

child seat fitted nearside rear unable to carry out full adult seat belt inspection

Pass 5 Dec 2014 84,535 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

child seat fitted nearside rear unable to carry out full adult seat belt inspection

Pass 22 Nov 2013 79,453 miles

childseat fitted to nearside rear seat unable to check seatbelt

nearside front tyre badly perished and cracked

nearside rear tyre badly perished and cracked

offside front tyre badly perished and cracked

offside rear tyre perished and cracked

Pass 29 Nov 2012 72,574 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 65,939 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 58,181 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2009 49,982 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 42,953 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 35,289 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 29,471 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2005 25,487 miles

1)n/s and o/s/r tyres inner sidewalls showing signs of 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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WG51 KYX 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 69.6%.

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 WG51 KYX, 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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WG51 KYX is a 2001 Subaru Forester, first registered on 17 December 2001.

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