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S321 JRB

2001 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Apr 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

101,661 mi
Last recorded101,661 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 Subaru Forester96,565 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS321 JRB
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 101,661 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Mar 2025 99,735 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2024 98,940 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2023 97,970 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2023 97,964 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer casing corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Mar 2022 96,510 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 95,715 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 95,062 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 93,062 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 91,021 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 86,822 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 83,794 miles

Nearside Front tyre perished

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Rear tyre perished

rear exhaust system in poor condition

Pass 26 Mar 2015 81,029 miles

Exhaust backbox outerskin corroding

Pass 3 Apr 2014 78,696 miles

Both front headlamps geting hazy

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

Pass 8 Apr 2013 75,617 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 72,759 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2011 69,772 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Apr 2011 69,772 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 67,434 miles

ALL 4 TYRES BRAKING UP.N.S.FRONT CV BOOT SPILT INNER

Pass 3 Apr 2009 64,084 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 61,083 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 58,874 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 53,565 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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S321 JRB is a 2001 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 S321 JRB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S321 JRB registered?

S321 JRB is a 2001 Subaru Forester, first registered on 24 September 2001.

Is S321 JRB safe to buy?

The MOT history for S321 JRB shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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