MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
63,347 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Vehicle Details
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50+ data pointsMOT History
RETEST - previous items only checked - advisories as per c/l 128889 apply
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS
Vehicle tested dirty
Brake fluid level becoming low
Front brake discs worn N/S/F starting score marks from brake pad
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear tyres wearing on outer edges
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front brake pads wearing low
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Subaru Forester?
Based on 456,470 MOT tests across 33,044 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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X229 VAF is a 2001 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.
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 X229 VAF, 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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How do I check the history of X229 VAF?
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What year was X229 VAF registered?
X229 VAF is a 2001 Subaru Forester, first registered on 14 February 2001.
Is X229 VAF safe to buy?
The MOT history for X229 VAF shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does X229 VAF have outstanding finance?
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