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X864 CTU

2001 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

161,783 mi
Last recorded161,783 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2013
Typical for 2001 Subaru Forester96,565 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX864 CTU
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2013 161,783 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2013 161,783 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Nov 2012 149,491 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Fail 30 Nov 2012 149,491 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 has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2011 137,484 miles

BOTH HEADLIGHT LENSES DETERIORATED, NO BEAM PATTERN TO LIGHTS

Fail 29 Nov 2011 137,483 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

BOTH HEADLIGHT LENSES DETERIORATED, NO BEAM PATTERN TO LIGHTS

Pass 26 Nov 2010 131,121 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2009 120,936 miles

Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

REAR NUMBER PLATE DAMAGED

Fail 25 Nov 2009 120,934 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

BOTH FRONT INNER DRIVE SHAFT CV. BOOTS RIPPED AND ALL GEASE LOST, WOULD STRONGLY RECOMEND REPLACEMENT

Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

REAR NUMBER PLATE DAMAGED

Pass 10 Jun 2008 100,751 miles

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

inner c.v. boot split open and leaking grease. would advise replacement very soon

Pass 7 Jun 2007 87,073 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2007 87,073 miles

Front Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

back box corroded

Fail 5 Jun 2006 75,658 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 5 Jun 2006 75,658 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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X864 CTU is a 2001 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 X864 CTU, 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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X864 CTU is a 2001 Subaru Forester, first registered on 15 January 2001.

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