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X977 DPN

2001 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

158,422 mi
Last recorded158,422 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 Subaru Forester96,565 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX977 DPN
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 158,422 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2026 158,422 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 20 Mar 2024 158,120 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2024 158,120 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Dec 2023 157,956 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Dec 2022 154,448 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 154,032 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2019 142,205 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 134,829 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2018 134,829 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 126,604 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 116,419 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

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

Fail 28 Jun 2016 116,416 miles

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

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

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

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

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

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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X977 DPN is a 2001 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,999cc 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 X977 DPN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X977 DPN registered?

X977 DPN is a 2001 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 April 2001.

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