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X663 VAF

2001 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

104,872 mi
Last recorded104,872 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2013
Typical for 2001 Subaru Forester96,565 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX663 VAF
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc
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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2013 104,872 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 6 Dec 2013 104,836 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 19 Dec 2012 98,512 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Dec 2012 98,512 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 97,904 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2010 53,371 miles

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

Fail 30 Nov 2010 53,371 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2009 88,790 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2009 88,790 miles

Offside Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 30 Sep 2008 84,411 miles

n/s/f brake disc is corroded

n/s/r shock absorber is leaking

o/s/f brake disc is corroded

o/s/f inner drive shaft boot is split

Fail 29 Sep 2008 84,411 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

n/s/f brake disc is corroded

n/s/r shock absorber is leaking

o/s/f brake disc is corroded

o/s/f inner drive shaft boot is split

Pass 18 Jul 2007 74,566 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2006 66,636 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2005 58,250 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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X663 VAF is a 2001 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 X663 VAF, 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 X663 VAF registered?

X663 VAF is a 2001 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 January 2001.

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