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X98 MES

2001 Subaru Forester

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

114,396 mi
Last recorded114,396 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2016
Typical for 2001 Subaru Forester96,565 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX98 MES
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2016 114,396 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing slight roughness when rotated

Offside Rear wheel bearing slight roughness when rotated

Fail 18 Oct 2016 114,378 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded strut mounting (2.4.A.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing slight roughness when rotated

Offside Rear wheel bearing slight roughness when rotated

Pass 20 Oct 2015 99,221 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 96,241 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2013 89,330 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2012 82,498 miles

CAT blowing

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust system corroded

offside front wiper torn

rear wiper torn

Pass 14 Sep 2012 82,498 miles

CAT blowing

exhaust system corroded

offside front wiper torn

rear wiper torn

Pass 12 Oct 2011 82,283 miles

blow at middle section from box area

clutch pedal anti slip rubber missing

exhaust corroding

front exhaust heatshield and clamp loose

nearside front washer partiaully chocked

rear wiper torn

Fail 11 Oct 2011 82,282 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

blow at middle section from box area

clutch pedal anti slip rubber missing

exhaust corroding

front exhaust heatshield and clamp loose

nearside front washer partiaully chocked

rear wiper torn

Pass 12 Oct 2010 81,589 miles

catalyst converter blowing

exhaust system corroded

rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 12 Oct 2010 81,589 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

catalyst converter blowing

exhaust system corroded

rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 20 Oct 2009 83,086 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

engine management light on dash

exhaust corroded at flanges ,slight blow rear of catylst and covers loose

nearside front wiper torn also washer partially choked

Pass 20 Oct 2009 83,086 miles

engine management light on dash

exhaust corroded at flanges ,slight blow rear of catylst and covers loose

nearside front wiper torn also washer partially choked

Pass 13 Oct 2008 80,646 miles

clutch pedal anti slip missing

Fail 13 Oct 2008 80,646 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

clutch pedal anti slip missing

Pass 4 Oct 2007 78,959 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

nearside rear tyre has small cuts in the inner sidewall

nearside windscreen washer jet aim could be better

Pass 9 Oct 2006 72,953 miles

exhaust corroded

o/s/r brake pipe corroded

rear wiper blade split/torn

Pass 23 Mar 2006 72,019 miles

exhaust corroded

nearside rear tyre nail in tread †

rear wiper blade split †

Fail 23 Mar 2006 72,019 miles

Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

exhaust corroded

nearside rear tyre nail in tread †

rear wiper blade split †

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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X98 MES 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 63.2%.

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 X98 MES, 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 X98 MES registered?

X98 MES is a 2001 Subaru Forester, first registered on 17 January 2001.

Is X98 MES safe to buy?

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