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X182 AKW

2001 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

147,422 mi
Last recorded147,422 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2017
Typical for 2001 Subaru Forester96,565 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX182 AKW
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2017 147,422 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 141,091 miles

Body has slight corrosion Rear suspension (6.1.B.2)

Rear coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 23 Mar 2016 141,091 miles

Body has slight corrosion Rear suspension (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)

Stop lamp not working Both (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 132,229 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2015 132,228 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside 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)

Pass 28 Feb 2014 123,475 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 119,616 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 108,939 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 102,781 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2010 94,316 miles

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

corrosion in nearside rear subframe

Fail 18 Mar 2010 94,316 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

corrosion in nearside rear subframe

offside rear indicator lens broken

Pass 25 Mar 2009 86,898 miles

slight leak on exhaust system

Pass 10 May 2008 72,816 miles

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

rear wheel bearing slight noise

Pass 16 May 2007 64,824 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 54,432 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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X182 AKW is a 2001 Subaru Forester in Blue 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 X182 AKW, 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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X182 AKW is a 2001 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 January 2001.

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