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X231 NBM

2001 Subaru Forester

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

137,791 mi
Last recorded137,791 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2018
Typical for 2001 Subaru Forester96,565 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX231 NBM
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2018 137,791 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 133,335 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

both rear tyres perished

Fail 29 Aug 2017 133,332 miles

Central Rear Statutory seat belt of the wrong type. buckle missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt of the wrong type. buckle missing (5.1.1)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt of the wrong type. buckle missing (5.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

both rear tyres perished

Pass 24 Aug 2016 124,537 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all pipes between plastic protective sleeves & pipe nuts (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement forward bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

both rear tyres have nails in tread

Fail 15 Aug 2016 124,525 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all pipes between plastic protective sleeves & pipe nuts (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement forward bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

both rear tyres have nails in tread

Pass 8 Oct 2015 118,758 miles

vehicle just passed emissions may require further investigation

Fail 8 Oct 2015 118,758 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

vehicle just passed emissions may require further investigation

Pass 3 Oct 2014 110,630 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2014 110,630 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 4 Oct 2013 103,760 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear brake disc pads apopear to be getting low.

Slight play in n/s/f a.r.bar d bush.

Pass 2 Oct 2012 97,675 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Oct 2011 90,435 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 3 Oct 2011 90,435 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting worn and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting worn and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting worn and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Oct 2010 84,681 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Oct 2009 76,497 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2008 69,249 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Slight freeplay in offside rear shock absorber

Fail 23 Sep 2008 68,705 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Slight freeplay in offside rear shock absorber

Pass 27 Sep 2007 60,298 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 51,251 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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X231 NBM is a 2001 Subaru Forester in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 X231 NBM, 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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X231 NBM is a 2001 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 February 2001.

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