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X984 CBO

2001 Subaru Forester

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

174,950 mi
Last recorded174,950 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 Subaru Forester96,565 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX984 CBO
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 174,950 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2022 172,952 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

fuel lines corroded and tank filler neck pipes

plastic sill trims fitted

under side corroded

underside of vehicle mud covered

Fail 20 Apr 2022 172,947 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Emissions not tested back box missing (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced front panel / chassis cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill end rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut damaged and seriously weakened upper top mount corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar insecurely attached drop link snapped (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill end rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Towbar coupling too weak (6.1.6 (h))

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

fuel lines corroded and tank filler neck pipes

plastic sill trims fitted

tow bar plug slightly loose in holder

under side corroded

underside of vehicle mud covered

Pass 31 Jan 2019 168,116 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2017 164,221 miles

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

n/s rear tyre close to limits on outside

Fail 18 Dec 2017 164,214 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened 2 places (2.4.G.1)

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

n/s rear tyre close to limits on outside

Pass 16 Dec 2016 159,283 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2015 149,388 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 138,955 miles

o/s rear tyre worn close to limit on inside

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 29 Dec 2014 138,947 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

o/s rear tyre worn close to limit on inside

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 24 Dec 2013 130,133 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Dec 2012 120,539 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2011 114,262 miles

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

inner face of front brake discs corroded

Pass 12 Jan 2011 107,173 miles

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

front discs worn.

Pass 6 Jan 2010 98,030 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2009 91,145 miles

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)

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

handbrake lever nearing end of reserve travel.

Pass 4 Jan 2008 86,469 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2007 80,159 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2006 75,780 miles

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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X984 CBO is a 2001 Subaru Forester in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 X984 CBO, 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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X984 CBO is a 2001 Subaru Forester, first registered on 16 January 2001.

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