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X211 ERB

2001 Subaru Forester

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

103,236 mi
Last recorded103,236 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2014
Typical for 2001 Subaru Forester96,565 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX211 ERB
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2014 103,236 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 17 Dec 2014 103,236 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Dec 2013 96,480 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

corrosion on exhaust system

nearside front inner c/v boot cracking

offside front inner c/v boot cracking

Pass 21 Dec 2012 89,813 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

nearside rear shock absorber noisy

offside and nearside front - inner driveshaft gaiters slight cracking

rear silencer corroded

Fail 20 Dec 2012 89,810 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

nearside rear shock absorber noisy

offside and nearside front - inner driveshaft gaiters slight cracking

rear silencer corroded

Pass 22 Dec 2011 83,171 miles

engine oil leaking from sump

nearside rear shock absorber noisy

rear brake pipes over fuel tank corroding at unions

Pass 23 Dec 2010 74,387 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2010 74,383 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Pass 22 Dec 2009 66,320 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

exhaust rear flanges corroded

exhaust rear silencer corroded

Pass 18 Dec 2008 56,608 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 48,716 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

slight corrosion on inner faces of both front brake discs

Pass 18 Dec 2006 39,120 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on inside edge

offside front tyre worn on inside edge

offside rear tyre worn on outer edge

rear silencer corroding

Pass 21 Dec 2005 27,830 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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X211 ERB is a 2001 Subaru Forester in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 X211 ERB, 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 X211 ERB registered?

X211 ERB is a 2001 Subaru Forester, first registered on 16 January 2001.

Is X211 ERB safe to buy?

The MOT history for X211 ERB shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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