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X984 PBD

2001 Subaru Forester

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

141,240 mi
Last recorded141,240 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2020
Typical for 2001 Subaru Forester96,565 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX984 PBD
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2020 141,240 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sub frame and other components corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Oct 2019 135,772 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2018 129,118 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Jan 2017 121,995 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 116,884 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nail in nearside front tyre

undertrays fitted

Pass 31 Dec 2014 109,620 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)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

tow socket cover stiff

Pass 5 Mar 2014 104,044 miles

EML lamp on

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

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 4 Mar 2014 104,037 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

EML lamp on

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

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Jan 2013 94,031 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2012 94,031 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2011 87,177 miles

Offside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2010 82,520 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2010 82,498 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

nearside driveshaft inner boot split

offside front brake discs pitted

rear brake discs pitted

Pass 22 Jul 2009 73,650 miles

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

o/s & n/s front tyres wearing low on edges

o/s/front inner c.v gaiter split

Pass 10 May 2008 66,262 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2007 60,551 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear tyre on limit

Pass 21 Feb 2007 60,551 miles

Offside rear tyre on limit

Pass 21 Feb 2006 52,871 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Feb 2006 52,871 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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X984 PBD is a 2001 Subaru Forester in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 PBD, 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 X984 PBD registered?

X984 PBD is a 2001 Subaru Forester, first registered on 5 February 2001.

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