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WV51 XAD

2001 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

122,574 mi
Last recorded122,574 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2001 Subaru Forester96,565 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV51 XAD
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 122,574 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2025 103,390 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2024 94,022 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Feb 2023 90,174 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Feb 2022 86,331 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2021 82,853 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2019 79,340 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Steering rack mounting rubbers soft

Fail 6 Dec 2019 79,340 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working 501 bulb (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Steering rack mounting rubbers soft

Pass 27 Feb 2018 71,361 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 16 Feb 2017 68,790 miles

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

Pass 16 Feb 2016 65,057 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear tyres perishing slightly

Pass 17 Feb 2015 62,001 miles

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

Oil leak

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front exhaust heatshields deteriorated

Fail 17 Feb 2015 62,001 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)

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

Oil leak

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front exhaust heatshields deteriorated

Pass 8 Feb 2014 58,086 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 54,393 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 49,997 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 20 Feb 2012 49,993 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Pass 16 Feb 2011 45,022 miles

front number plate slightly deteriorated.

ns/r and os/r anti roll bar drop link bushes starting to deteriorate.

oil leak in engine bay.

rear coil springs slightly corroded.

rear exhaust corroded.

Fail 16 Feb 2011 45,022 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

front number plate slightly deteriorated.

ns/r and os/r anti roll bar drop link bushes starting to deteriorate.

oil leak in engine bay.

rear coil springs slightly corroded.

rear exhaust corroded.

Pass 8 Feb 2010 39,522 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2010 39,303 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2009 34,194 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

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

outer sill covers

windscreen

Pass 7 Feb 2008 29,389 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 25,463 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 21,310 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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WV51 XAD is a 2001 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WV51 XAD, 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 WV51 XAD registered?

WV51 XAD is a 2001 Subaru Forester, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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