MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
178,630 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipes corroded at rear union (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe to nsf hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe to osf hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear suspension corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all at ends (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 5to6mm both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened sub-frame at front mounting point badly corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rear sill area at suspension mounting corroded and holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))
EML warning lamp lit on dash.
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Slight roughness in steering operation
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
engine management light on
Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Middle section (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
engine management light on
Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear **rear section** (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front subframe corroded
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
corrosion to all suspension components
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front subframe corroded
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
corrosion to all suspension components
Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases section "box & pipe" (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material X 2 (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Rear heat shield loose
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Nail in tyre ()
Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material unions from cabin to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Central Rear heat shield loose
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Nail in tyre ()
Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material unions from cabin to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Nail in tyre ()
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Exhaust corroded
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension components also corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Engine management lamp on
Nearside Rear Stop lamp missing (1.2.1a)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
steel wheel fitted to nearside rear
Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
steel wheel fitted to nearside rear
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
both front tyres have large cuts in inner sidewalls but not deep enough to reach ply or cords
engine management light on
rear registration plate deteriorated
n/s wiper blade split
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
n/s wiper blade split
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GY52 GAO is a 2002 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.
Across all 2002 Subaru Forester models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 90,215 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 GY52 GAO, 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 24 years old, this Subaru Forester is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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GY52 GAO is a 2002 Subaru Forester, first registered on 5 November 2002.
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