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X451 HJM

2001 Subaru Forester

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

212,611 mi
Last recorded212,611 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2015
Typical for 2001 Subaru Forester96,565 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX451 HJM
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2015 212,611 miles

headlamps are both slightly misted

Pass 4 Sep 2014 200,896 miles

Both rear tyres perished and wearing on inner edges

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel filler pipes corroded

N/S/F tyre side wall damaged/perished

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Slight movement in steering rack bushes

Slight play in N/S/F steering rack joint

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

ear brake pipes corroded

Fail 4 Sep 2014 200,896 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both headlamps deteriorated but light output not reduced

Both rear tyres perished and wearing on inner edges

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel filler pipes corroded

N/S/F tyre side wall damaged/perished

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Slight movement in steering rack bushes

Slight play in N/S/F steering rack joint

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

ear brake pipes corroded

Pass 16 Sep 2013 190,602 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Sep 2012 174,984 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Sep 2011 158,451 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Sep 2010 139,388 miles

o/s/f inner cv gaiter split

Fail 6 Sep 2010 138,868 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s/f inner cv gaiter split

Pass 29 Aug 2009 120,695 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear number plate starting to de laminate.

Fail 28 Aug 2009 120,695 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear number plate starting to de laminate.

Pass 25 Jun 2008 103,705 miles

front no plate defaced

Fail 25 Jun 2008 103,705 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front no plate defaced

Pass 26 Jun 2007 89,051 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2006 75,515 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2006 75,469 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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X451 HJM is a 2001 Subaru Forester in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 X451 HJM, 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 X451 HJM registered?

X451 HJM is a 2001 Subaru Forester, first registered on 8 January 2001.

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