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X554 SGF

2001 Subaru Forester

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

138,346 mi
Last recorded138,346 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2015
Typical for 2001 Subaru Forester96,565 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX554 SGF
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2015 138,346 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

bonnet catch sticky

Pass 4 Oct 2012 126,725 miles

Engine management light on

N/S/F tyre starting to get low on edges

N/S/R tyre getting low on edges

O/S/F tyre worn outer edge

Rear exhaust box corroded

Small cracks in windscreen

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 3 Oct 2012 126,725 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Engine management light on

N/S/F tyre starting to get low on edges

N/S/R tyre getting low on edges

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

O/S/F tyre worn outer edge

Rear exhaust box corroded

Small cracks in windscreen

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 6 Oct 2011 109,663 miles

Air con belt broken

Both front brake discs starting to corrode on inner edge

Engine management light on

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

Front number plate cracked

N/S/R tyre starting to get low on edges and slightly starting to perish

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Rear brake discs corroded

Stone chip in windscreen

Pass 6 Oct 2010 91,214 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2010 91,214 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Engine management light on

Front tyres very low on out edges

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

Rear discs starting to corrode

Pass 25 Sep 2009 80,817 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant leak

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

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

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

both front inner cv boots split

engine management light on dash

Fail 25 Sep 2009 80,817 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant leak

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

both front inner cv boots split

engine management light on dash

Pass 16 Sep 2008 69,807 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2008 69,797 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2007 59,514 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2007 59,514 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 19 Jun 2006 45,439 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2006 42,981 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2006 42,981 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

plastic sill covers fitted

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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X554 SGF is a 2001 Subaru Forester in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 X554 SGF, 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 X554 SGF registered?

X554 SGF is a 2001 Subaru Forester, first registered on 14 February 2001.

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