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X501 SAS

2001 Subaru Forester

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

120,097 mi
Last recorded120,097 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2016
Typical for 2001 Subaru Forester96,565 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX501 SAS
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2016 120,097 miles

front to rear brake pipes rusted

Fail 15 Feb 2016 120,063 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

front to rear brake pipes rusted

Pass 12 Mar 2015 113,828 miles

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

front to rear brake pipes rusted

n/s washer jet inop.

Fail 13 May 2014 108,151 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 May 2014 108,151 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2013 102,642 miles

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

n/s/r brake pads worn

Pass 25 May 2012 98,434 miles
Fail 24 May 2012 98,434 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Pass 12 May 2011 92,850 miles

Brake pedal rubber worn

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

Offside rear tyre inside edge worn

Fail 12 May 2011 92,850 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Brake pedal rubber worn

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

Offside rear tyre inside edge worn

Pass 12 May 2010 87,052 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2010 87,052 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 14 May 2009 79,683 miles
Fail 14 May 2009 79,683 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 7 May 2008 74,549 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2007 66,762 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2006 55,717 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2006 55,717 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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X501 SAS is a 2001 Subaru Forester in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 X501 SAS, 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 X501 SAS registered?

X501 SAS is a 2001 Subaru Forester, first registered on 19 January 2001.

Is X501 SAS safe to buy?

The MOT history for X501 SAS shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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