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X951 USX

2001 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

187,005 mi
Last recorded187,005 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2021
Typical for 2001 Subaru Forester96,565 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX951 USX
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Fail 17 Nov 2021 187,005 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Fuel hose leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2020 180,663 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2019 169,666 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Dec 2018 162,043 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2017 152,469 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2017 152,469 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Nov 2016 144,756 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2016 144,756 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Nov 2015 140,128 miles

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

centre section of exhaust system deteriorated

Fail 10 Nov 2015 140,128 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 20 Nov 2014 138,273 miles

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

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

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

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

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 20 Nov 2014 138,273 miles

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

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

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

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 2 Dec 2013 135,791 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Dec 2013 135,791 miles

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Nov 2012 133,824 miles

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

Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust silencer corroding

Pass 11 Nov 2011 128,119 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Nov 2010 121,854 miles

slight fraying of nearside front seat belt

Fail 11 Nov 2010 121,854 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

slight fraying of nearside front seat belt

Fail 12 Nov 2009 111,327 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

nearside front tyre worn to legal limit

nearside inner drive shaft gaiter split

Pass 12 Nov 2009 111,327 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

nearside front tyre worn to legal limit

nearside inner drive shaft gaiter split

Pass 13 Nov 2008 100,009 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2007 90,116 miles

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

slight fraying of nearside front seat belt

Pass 14 Nov 2006 78,019 miles

rear exhaust silencer deteriorating

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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X951 USX is a 2001 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 X951 USX, 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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X951 USX is a 2001 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 January 2001.

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