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WU51 WDK

2001 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

131,946 mi
Last recorded131,946 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2018
Typical for 2001 Subaru Forester96,565 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU51 WDK
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2018 131,946 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

underside showing signs of corrosion

Pass 25 May 2017 125,344 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear tyre has inner sidewall damage

fuel filler neck pipes corroded

noise from rear axle when driven on road possibly wheel bearing or axle bearings ,unable to check on ramp ,advise further investigation

Fail 22 May 2017 125,295 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe to junction at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe inadequately supported pipes to os and ns rear flex hoses (3.6.B.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipe to junction at rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear tyre has inner sidewall damage

noise from rear axle when driven on road possibly wheel bearing or axle bearings ,unable to check on ramp ,advise further investigation

Pass 23 May 2016 113,828 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

general underbody corrosion

Pass 1 May 2015 112,783 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 14 Nov 2013 105,007 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 11 Nov 2013 105,007 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine management light on

Exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Exhaust down pipe heat shield loose

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Feb 2013 99,499 miles

front discs corroded

front tyres worn

outer skin on rear exhaust coming away

Fail 13 Feb 2013 99,497 miles

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

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

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

front discs corroded

front tyres worn

outer skin on rear exhaust coming away

Pass 2 Sep 2011 91,944 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2010 85,498 miles

Rear silencer starting too deteriate.

Pass 7 Oct 2009 75,188 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 62,757 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2007 49,690 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 39,553 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2005 30,387 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 WDK is a 2001 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 WU51 WDK, 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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WU51 WDK is a 2001 Subaru Forester, first registered on 11 December 2001.

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