2001 Subaru Forester 2.0L Petrol · M99 PAJ
2001 Subaru Forester (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2001. Recorded mileage 105,937 miles. MOT valid until 17 Jan 2027. Taxed until 01 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- SUBARU FORESTER
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Manchester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Sept 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 105,937 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
M99 PAJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/01/2026
- 105,937 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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M99 PAJ Mileage History
- 13/01/202493,720 mi
- 15/01/202493,720 mi
- 04/01/2025100,689 mi+6,969 mi
- 03/01/2026105,936 mi+5,247 mi
- 05/01/2026105,937 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 6,171 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
M99 PAJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 Subaru Forester (M99 PAJ) between January 2024 and January 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 05 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (8 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Steering (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 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 Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”.
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