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X617 VUF

2001 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

101,001 mi
Last recorded101,001 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2016
Typical for 2001 Subaru Forester96,565 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX617 VUF
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2016 101,001 miles

brake pipes greased

Fail 5 Sep 2016 100,979 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) insecure (2.2.D.2b)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened rear (2.4.G.1)

sill covers

Pass 19 Aug 2015 99,631 miles

Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 18 Aug 2015 99,627 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2014 94,191 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 81,450 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 76,333 miles

slight play in rear links child seat fitted o/s/rear some rust on brake pipes some wear on rear suspension bushes

Fail 24 Feb 2012 76,225 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Mar 2011 71,325 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

eml on

Fail 29 Mar 2010 66,590 miles

Rear wiper blade split.

Corrosion on NSR inner arch (holed) but not in a prescribed area.

Engine management light illuminated.

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

Front number plate delaminating.

NSR seat belt not checked due to child seat fitted.

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

OSF windscreen wiper split but clearing the screen.

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 29 Mar 2010 66,590 miles

Corrosion on NSR inner arch (holed) but not in a prescribed area.

Engine management light illuminated.

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

Front number plate delaminating.

NSR seat belt not checked due to child seat fitted.

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

OSF windscreen wiper split but clearing the screen.

Rear wiper blade split.

Pass 8 Apr 2009 60,902 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 55,762 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2007 49,100 miles

Chip in windsceen

Exhaust rear box outer skin coming away

Pass 29 Aug 2006 47,387 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2005 41,478 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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X617 VUF is a 2001 Subaru Forester in Green 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 X617 VUF, 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 X617 VUF registered?

X617 VUF is a 2001 Subaru Forester, first registered on 13 January 2001.

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