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X591 RCS

2001 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

120,813 mi
Last recorded120,813 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2014
Typical for 2001 Subaru Forester96,565 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX591 RCS
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2014 120,813 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2014 120,812 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Centre Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

corrosion to rear inner sills

corrosion to rear inner wheel arches

Pass 23 May 2013 119,378 miles

Centre Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

corrosion to front and rear subframe

corrosion to rear inner sills and rear chassis

heavy corrosion to rear brake back plates

Fail 16 May 2013 119,378 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Centre Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

corrosion to front and rear subframe

corrosion to rear inner sills and rear chassis

heavy corrosion to rear brake back plates

Pass 17 May 2012 116,377 miles

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

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

corrosion to offside rear inner wheel arch at front

corrosion to rear inner sills

front brake discs worn

heavy corrosion to nearside rear upper inner wheel arch around spring mount

rear sections of front to rear metal brake pipes close to excessivley corroded

Fail 16 May 2012 116,373 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)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

front brake discs worn

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

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

corrosion to offside rear inner wheel arch at front

corrosion to rear inner sills

heavy corrosion to nearside rear upper inner wheel arch around spring mount

rear sections of front to rear metal brake pipes close to excessivley corroded

Pass 21 Apr 2011 113,246 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 May 2010 103,500 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 7 May 2009 94,568 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 May 2008 79,589 miles
Pass 19 May 2007 58,522 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2006 29,123 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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X591 RCS is a 2001 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 X591 RCS, 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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X591 RCS is a 2001 Subaru Forester, first registered on 9 January 2001.

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