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X717 KET

2001 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2017
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

102,193 mi
Last recorded102,193 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2017
Typical for 2001 Subaru Forester96,565 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX717 KET
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Fail 28 Sep 2017 102,193 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded strut mount inner wing arch area (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner sidewall edge of tread (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded strut mount area inner wing arch area (2.4.A.3)

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

Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

All brake pipe union nuts corroded

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules ALL N/S AND O/S (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement foremost (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement foremost (2.4.G.2)

Rear CHASSIS CORRODED O/S AND N/S

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

Rear coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 95,025 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear tyre slightly perished

Fail 6 Sep 2016 95,010 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 10 Sep 2015 89,504 miles

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

o/s and n/s rear tyres perished

Fail 10 Sep 2015 89,504 miles

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

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

o/s and n/s rear tyres perished

Pass 20 Sep 2014 84,997 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2013 80,899 miles

both rear tyres cracked

Pass 26 Apr 2013 80,130 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 74,514 miles

inner cvj boot split n/s

Pass 7 Jul 2010 68,121 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 68,084 miles
Fail 25 May 2010 68,084 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2009 65,326 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 Jul 2008 59,534 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 56,675 miles

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

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

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

slight damage to front number plate

Pass 29 Jan 2007 48,542 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 40,191 miles

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

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

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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X717 KET is a 2001 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 X717 KET, 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 X717 KET registered?

X717 KET is a 2001 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 February 2001.

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