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X654 OUD

2001 Subaru Forester

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

132,279 mi
Last recorded132,279 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2018
Typical for 2001 Subaru Forester96,565 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX654 OUD
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2018 132,279 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

all 4 tyres deteriorated

Pass 24 Jul 2017 125,192 miles

Lower under body corroded

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

head lamps detiriated but not affecting pattern

Fail 24 Jul 2017 125,192 miles

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

Lower under body corroded

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

head lamps detiriated but not affecting pattern

Pass 4 Jun 2015 125,046 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

headlamp lenses deteriorating

rear shock absorber operation feels weak

Fail 3 Jun 2015 125,039 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

headlamp lenses deteriorating

rear shock absorber operation feels weak

Pass 13 May 2014 124,594 miles
Fail 9 May 2014 124,594 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Pass 10 May 2013 123,849 miles

front wipers poor condition

o/s/r brake disc has corrosion

Pass 30 Nov 2011 122,927 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

bodykit fitted to vehicle prevnting full inspection of outer sills

Fail 14 Nov 2011 122,916 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

offside rear brake disc worn and pitted

Pass 24 Nov 2010 113,163 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Upper Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Fail 11 Nov 2010 112,721 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Upper Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Pass 13 Nov 2009 99,099 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2009 98,934 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Oct 2008 88,800 miles

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

n/s/r tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 10 Nov 2007 83,161 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 76,044 miles

front number plate damaged

Fail 9 Nov 2006 76,044 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front number plate damaged

Pass 11 Nov 2005 54,477 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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X654 OUD is a 2001 Subaru Forester in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 X654 OUD, 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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X654 OUD is a 2001 Subaru Forester, first registered on 26 January 2001.

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