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X687 KOE

2001 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

163,854 mi
Last recorded163,854 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2014
Typical for 2001 Subaru Forester96,565 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX687 KOE
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2014 163,854 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2013 150,248 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 140,360 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

centre box slightly blowing

exhaust at rear rattleing

hand brake travel

heat sheild on exhaust rattleing

n/s/r tyre tread 1.6-2mm outer edge

o/s/r tyre tread 2-3mm

rear wiper split

slight wear o/s/f drop link

slight wear o/s/r drop link

Pass 8 Nov 2011 135,255 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2011 135,255 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2010 125,606 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 114,628 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2008 104,315 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2008 104,315 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 12 Sep 2007 91,756 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2007 91,756 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 7 Sep 2006 76,449 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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X687 KOE is a 2001 Subaru Forester in Green 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 X687 KOE, 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 X687 KOE registered?

X687 KOE is a 2001 Subaru Forester, first registered on 19 January 2001.

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