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X514 JDC

2001 Subaru Forester

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

127,612 mi
Last recorded127,612 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2015
Typical for 2001 Subaru Forester96,565 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX514 JDC
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2015 127,612 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear both pipes (3.6.B.2c)

engine oil leak

Fail 16 Nov 2015 127,612 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings suspension mouting (6.1.B.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear both pipes (3.6.B.2c)

engine oil leak

Pass 25 Nov 2014 122,147 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 117,629 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 113,709 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 110,296 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 105,618 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 100,665 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 13 Nov 2009 100,665 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2008 96,005 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 20 Nov 2008 96,005 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Dec 2007 90,310 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Jan 2007 82,430 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 60,431 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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X514 JDC is a 2001 Subaru Forester in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 X514 JDC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X514 JDC registered?

X514 JDC is a 2001 Subaru Forester, first registered on 4 January 2001.

Is X514 JDC safe to buy?

The MOT history for X514 JDC shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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