2001 Subaru Forester 2.0L Petrol · AK51 HMZ
2001 Subaru Forester (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2001. Recorded mileage 150,517 miles. MOT expired on 09 Nov 2022.
- Make & Model
- SUBARU FORESTER
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 09 Nov 2022
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 150,517 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AK51 HMZ Key Findings
- 22 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 09/11/2021
- 150,517 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (17 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AK51 HMZ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
22 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 Subaru Forester (AK51 HMZ) between September 2005 and November 2021.
The record contains 16 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 09 November 2021 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (17 issues), Suspension (13 issues), Lighting (12 issues), Tyres (12 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (12 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 38 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: “Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))”.
AK51 HMZ Mileage History
- 29/09/200535,703 mi
- 31/10/200644,340 mi+8,637 mi
- 15/10/200750,095 mi+5,755 mi
- 14/10/200854,560 mi+4,465 mi
- 12/10/200959,566 mi+5,006 mi
- 15/10/201064,875 mi+5,309 mi
- 11/10/201167,574 mi+2,699 mi
- 19/10/201272,050 mi+4,476 mi
- 19/10/201272,050 mi
- 14/10/201376,370 mi+4,320 mi
- 15/10/201376,370 mi
- 15/10/201478,152 mi+1,782 mi
- 16/10/201478,152 mi
- 06/10/201581,194 mi+3,042 mi
- 02/11/201684,690 mi+3,496 mi
- 25/10/2017101,688 mi+16,998 mi
- 15/10/2018118,096 mi+16,408 mi
- 16/10/2018118,096 mi
- 06/11/2019133,950 mi+15,854 mi
- 06/11/2019133,950 mi
- 14/11/2020142,983 mi+9,033 mi
- 09/11/2021150,517 mi+7,534 mi
Average of roughly 7,126 miles per year across 22 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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