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X89 EEP

2001 Subaru Forester

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

153,470 mi
Last recorded153,470 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2017
Typical for 2001 Subaru Forester96,565 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX89 EEP
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2017 153,470 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear upper suspension turrets/ inner wings (2.4.A.3)

Fail 14 Jul 2017 153,470 miles

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear upper suspension turrets/ inner wings (2.4.A.3)

Pass 29 Jun 2016 144,477 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2016 144,477 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 138,503 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres perished on sidewalls

Fail 9 Jul 2015 138,503 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

both front tyres perished on sidewalls

Fail 21 Jul 2014 131,434 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2014 131,434 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 123,674 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)

Fail 14 Jul 2012 118,214 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 14 Jul 2012 118,214 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 Jul 2011 104,204 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2010 91,671 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2009 79,281 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 56,017 miles

emissions

Pass 7 Sep 2007 36,601 miles

*exhaust rusty †*covers on certian testable items.

Pass 9 Nov 2006 30,465 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)

Pass 24 Oct 2005 19,457 miles

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

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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X89 EEP is a 2001 Subaru Forester in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 X89 EEP, 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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X89 EEP is a 2001 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 February 2001.

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