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X531 TAO

2001 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

132,432 mi
Last recorded132,432 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2016
Typical for 2001 Subaru Forester96,565 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX531 TAO
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2016 132,432 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 6 Jul 2016 132,432 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has excessive play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 128,326 miles

Nearside both wearing on outer edge

Offside Front deteriorating

front and centre exhaust starting to deteriorate

Fail 30 Sep 2015 128,326 miles

All position lamps not working all (1.1.A.3b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside both wearing on outer edge

Offside Front deteriorating

front and centre exhaust starting to deteriorate

Pass 8 Oct 2014 124,991 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 8 Oct 2014 124,991 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Oct 2013 123,047 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 Oct 2012 114,915 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 105,522 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 95,661 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2010 95,661 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2009 86,374 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 75,423 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 68,328 miles

sill covers fitted can not inspect all parts

Pass 4 Dec 2006 59,747 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2005 48,631 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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X531 TAO is a 2001 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 X531 TAO, 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 X531 TAO registered?

X531 TAO is a 2001 Subaru Forester, first registered on 16 January 2001.

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