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X281 OBP

2001 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

154,657 mi
Last recorded154,657 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Subaru Forester96,565 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX281 OBP
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 154,657 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2025 154,655 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2024 146,998 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Nov 2024 146,995 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2023 145,125 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2023 145,117 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2022 142,612 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all 4 bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 140,851 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2021 140,851 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2020 139,335 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2019 134,533 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 127,701 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2017 123,162 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2016 116,380 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 109,893 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2013 103,358 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2012 96,128 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2011 86,694 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear brake disc slight pitted

Pass 20 Apr 2011 86,694 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear brake disc slight pitted

Pass 5 Jan 2010 78,585 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2008 76,207 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 64,584 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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X281 OBP is a 2001 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 X281 OBP, 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 X281 OBP registered?

X281 OBP is a 2001 Subaru Forester, first registered on 31 January 2001.

Is X281 OBP safe to buy?

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