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P111 ENC

2001 Subaru Forester

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

178,413 mi
Last recorded178,413 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2019
Typical for 2001 Subaru Forester96,565 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP111 ENC
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2019 178,413 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2019 178,410 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust blowing at rear box (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box pin holed all over (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Feb 2018 163,902 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2018 163,895 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering front cross member (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Feb 2017 144,509 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 20 Feb 2017 144,502 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

E M Light on

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Mar 2016 124,138 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Engine oil leak

Exhaust heat shield insecure

Near side front brake back plate corroded

Fail 29 Feb 2016 124,137 miles

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

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Engine oil leak

Exhaust heat shield insecure

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

Near side front brake back plate corroded

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 27 Jun 2014 102,604 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 17 Jun 2014 102,604 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

front brake discs corroded

Pass 22 Jun 2012 92,913 miles

Child seat fitted to nearside rear seat, not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 13 Jun 2012 92,561 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Child seat fitted to nearside rear seat, not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 21 Jun 2011 83,237 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

nearside rear wheel bearing noisy

Fail 21 Jun 2010 70,514 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 21 Jun 2010 70,514 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 29 Jun 2009 58,205 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 46,044 miles

Oil leak

Pass 8 Oct 2007 42,255 miles

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

Oil leak

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

oil leak rear differential

Pass 17 Apr 2007 40,540 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 35,129 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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P111 ENC is a 2001 Subaru Forester in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P111 ENC, 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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P111 ENC is a 2001 Subaru Forester, first registered on 18 April 2001.

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