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X849 VVX

2001 Subaru Forester

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

252,521 mi
Last recorded252,521 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2021
Typical for 2001 Subaru Forester96,565 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX849 VVX
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Fail 25 Jun 2021 252,521 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn NS + OS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear most link arm bush on hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded NS + OS front to rear over rear sub frame (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength NS + OS inner arch+ sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 16 Jul 2020 241,154 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x4 (1.1.11 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 13 Jul 2020 241,153 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength NS + OS turrets inner wings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt NS + OS (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x4 (1.1.11 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 227,075 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 211,241 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 194,944 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 177,362 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 160,146 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 140,892 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jun 2013 120,366 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 102,298 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 83,480 miles

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

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

rear brake discs worn/corroded

Pass 24 Dec 2010 82,798 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake disc wearing

Pass 8 Dec 2009 76,185 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 4 Dec 2009 76,154 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2008 69,347 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2008 69,347 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Dec 2007 61,007 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2007 61,007 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 21 Mar 2007 52,728 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 21 Dec 2006 50,139 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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X849 VVX is a 2001 Subaru Forester in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 X849 VVX, 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 X849 VVX registered?

X849 VVX is a 2001 Subaru Forester, first registered on 2 January 2001.

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