2001 Subaru Forester 2.0L Petrol · WA51 HRW
2001 Subaru Forester (2.0L, petrol). First registered 19 Oct 2001. Recorded mileage 145,722 miles. MOT valid until 04 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- SUBARU FORESTER
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 145,722 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WA51 HRW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/01/2026
- 145,722 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WA51 HRW 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 (WA51 HRW) between September 2023 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.
WA51 HRW Mileage History
- 06/09/2023128,427 mi
- 08/09/2023128,446 mi+19 mi
- 30/09/2024138,616 mi+10,170 mi
- 30/09/2024138,654 mi+38 mi
- 05/01/2026145,722 mi+7,068 mi
Average of roughly 7,415 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Subaru Subaru Forester Mk1 (SF)
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: 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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