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X891 FTR

2001 Subaru Forester

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

196,635 mi
Last recorded196,635 miles
Recorded on7 May 2013
Typical for 2001 Subaru Forester96,565 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX891 FTR
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 May 2013 196,635 miles

Brake pedal anti slip is worn but adequate.

Exhaust system is corroded.

Front crossmember is corroded.

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

Front shock absorbers are soft but still dampin g.

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside front fog lamp lens is damaged but covered.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering squeal on full lock.

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

Rear brake pipes are corroded as they exit offside rear floor. Cleaning, further inspection and protection recommended.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Apr 2013 196,632 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brake pedal anti slip is worn but adequate.

Exhaust system is corroded.

Front crossmember is corroded.

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

Front shock absorbers are soft but still dam ping.

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear tyre has light cuts in tread.

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside front fog lamp lens is damaged but covered.

Offside rear shock absorber gaiter is split.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering squeal on full lock.

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

Rear brake pipes are corroded as they exit offside rear floor. Cleaning, further inspection and protection recommended.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Feb 2012 184,411 miles

Oil leak

corrosion started on exhaust

n/s/r shock absorber dust cover broken

Fail 27 Feb 2012 184,411 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

corrosion started on exhaust

n/s/r shock absorber dust cover broken

Pass 17 Dec 2010 169,699 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front inner cv boots split

exhaust system corroded

Fail 14 Dec 2010 169,699 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front inner cv boots split

exhaust system corroded

Pass 9 Jan 2010 157,847 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear anti roll bar links have slight play

n/s front inner cv gaiter split

rear exhaust end box starting tpo corrode

Fail 30 Dec 2009 157,846 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear anti roll bar links have slight play

n/s front inner cv gaiter split

rear exhaust end box starting tpo corrode

Pass 11 Dec 2008 145,665 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Jun 2008 138,427 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 130,171 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight play in steering rack

Fail 7 Jan 2008 130,171 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight play in steering rack

Pass 15 Dec 2006 115,725 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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X891 FTR is a 2001 Subaru Forester in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 X891 FTR, 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 X891 FTR registered?

X891 FTR is a 2001 Subaru Forester, first registered on 11 January 2001.

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