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Y143 CGK

2001 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Subaru Forester96,565 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY143 CGK
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2018

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 13 Jan 2018

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

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2017 207,161 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 94,285 miles

brake pedal rubber worn

Pass 18 Nov 2014 84,490 miles

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Nov 2013 169,751 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2012 158,618 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 18 Dec 2012 158,618 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2011 149,719 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2010 141,282 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 131,881 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2008 121,354 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 22 Dec 2008 121,354 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 108,629 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 91,197 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2006 91,197 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2005 71,715 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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Y143 CGK is a 2001 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 Y143 CGK, 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 Y143 CGK registered?

Y143 CGK is a 2001 Subaru Forester, first registered on 6 April 2001.

Is Y143 CGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y143 CGK shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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