MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
114,396 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear wheel bearing slight roughness when rotated
Offside Rear wheel bearing slight roughness when rotated
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
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
CAT blowing
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
exhaust system corroded
offside front wiper torn
rear wiper torn
CAT blowing
exhaust system corroded
offside front wiper torn
rear wiper torn
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
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
catalyst converter blowing
exhaust system corroded
rear brake pipes corroded
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
catalyst converter blowing
exhaust system corroded
rear brake pipes corroded
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
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
clutch pedal anti slip missing
All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
clutch pedal anti slip missing
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
exhaust corroded
o/s/r brake pipe corroded
rear wiper blade split/torn
exhaust corroded
nearside rear tyre nail in tread †
rear wiper blade split †
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
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