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X943 JSB

2001 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

116,030 mi
Last recorded116,030 miles
Recorded on15 May 2014
Typical for 2001 Subaru Forester96,565 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX943 JSB
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 May 2014 116,030 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 102,664 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2013 102,607 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Apr 2012 92,546 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Mar 2012 92,458 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2011 82,337 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

corrosion started on offside and nearside rear steel brakepipe nuts

Fail 29 Mar 2011 82,337 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

corrosion started on offside and nearside rear steel brakepipe nuts

Fail 19 Mar 2010 72,795 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Mar 2010 72,795 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 65,255 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2008 54,439 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2008 53,489 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2007 44,841 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 38,144 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2006 38,142 miles

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

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

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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X943 JSB is a 2001 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 X943 JSB, 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 X943 JSB registered?

X943 JSB is a 2001 Subaru Forester, first registered on 22 February 2001.

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