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P4 MXB

2001 Subaru Forester

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

137,367 mi
Last recorded137,367 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2017
Typical for 2001 Subaru Forester96,565 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP4 MXB
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2017 137,367 miles

Nearside Front tyre tread inner edge wearing

Offside Front tyre tread inner edge wearing

Offside Rear tyre tread outer edge wearing

Pass 4 Jul 2016 130,830 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre tread outer edge wearing

Pass 14 Jul 2015 123,844 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2015 123,844 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 2 Jul 2014 112,062 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2014 112,062 miles

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 May 2013 93,284 miles

both front springs rusty

Fail 8 May 2013 93,284 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front springs rusty

Pass 14 May 2012 78,006 miles

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

rear box in poor cond

Pass 18 May 2011 62,533 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Pass 21 Jul 2010 58,200 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 48,103 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine oil level low

Pass 9 Jul 2008 43,056 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 35,266 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 27,981 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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P4 MXB is a 2001 Subaru Forester in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P4 MXB, 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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What year was P4 MXB registered?

P4 MXB is a 2001 Subaru Forester, first registered on 21 December 2001.

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