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WU51 WCZ

2001 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2019
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

100,635 mi
Last recorded100,635 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2018
Typical for 2001 Subaru Forester96,565 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU51 WCZ
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2018 100,635 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Fail 9 Nov 2018 100,338 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Oct 2017 94,187 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Nov 2016 89,561 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases catalytic converter (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Front tyre perished

Offside Rear tyre perished

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Nov 2015 86,771 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Oct 2014 81,443 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 75,832 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 68,690 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 63,044 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2011 63,044 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2010 56,693 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 50,154 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 44,500 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2007 38,716 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 32,076 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2005 25,965 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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WU51 WCZ is a 2001 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 WU51 WCZ, 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 WU51 WCZ registered?

WU51 WCZ is a 2001 Subaru Forester, first registered on 24 November 2001.

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