2001 Subaru Forester 2.0L Petrol · VO51 KGK
2001 Subaru Forester (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Oct 2001. Recorded mileage 163,332 miles. MOT expired on 07 Nov 2013.
- Make & Model
- SUBARU FORESTER
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 07 Nov 2013
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Oct 2012)
- Recorded Mileage
- 163,332 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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VO51 KGK Key Findings
- 11 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/11/2012
- 163,332 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
VO51 KGK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
11 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 Subaru Forester (VO51 KGK) between February 2006 and November 2012.
The record contains 8 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 08 November 2012 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (3 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)”; “Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”; “Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”.
VO51 KGK Mileage History
- 18/02/2006108,301 mi
- 17/02/2007114,626 mi+6,325 mi
- 16/02/2008121,899 mi+7,273 mi
- 13/02/2009129,740 mi+7,841 mi
- 13/02/2009129,740 mi
- 10/10/2009134,747 mi+5,007 mi
- 01/10/2010144,603 mi+9,856 mi
- 02/10/2010144,603 mi
- 11/10/2011154,959 mi+10,356 mi
- 12/10/2011154,959 mi
- 08/11/2012163,332 mi+8,373 mi
Average of roughly 8,187 miles per year across 11 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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- Rear Strut Tower and Chassis CorrosionSerious
UK road salt attacks the rear strut towers and the "U-brace" front subframe, often rotting them from the inside out. Structural corrosion here is one of the most common MOT failure areas on high-mileage SF Foresters and can lead to an MOT failure or expensive structural repair.
- Rear Wheel Bearing FailureModerate
The SF is known for chewing through rear wheel bearings, which can be a difficult and labor-intensive job to replace if the hub bolts are seized. A failing bearing produces a rising drone and, left too late, can damage the hub.
- Exhaust System Corrosion and LeaksModerate
On UK-salted roads the SF's exhaust system, silencer and pipes rust from the outside in, producing loud blowing or hissing noises and potentially an MOT failure on exhaust noise, emissions or leaks. This is most likely once the car is well into its mileage and has seen several winters.
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