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X229 VAF

2001 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

63,347 mi
Last recorded63,347 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2011
Typical for 2001 Subaru Forester96,565 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX229 VAF
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2011 63,347 miles

RETEST - previous items only checked - advisories as per c/l 128889 apply

Fail 5 Feb 2011 63,073 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2010 53,360 miles

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)

Pass 6 Feb 2009 43,615 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 31,200 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 22,044 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 18,089 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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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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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?

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