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Y244 GAP

2001 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

117,063 mi
Last recorded117,063 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2018
Typical for 2001 Subaru Forester96,565 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY244 GAP
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2018 117,063 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement droplink (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement droplink (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement droplink (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement droplink (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (front) (2.4.G.2)

Offside windscreen damaged outside the swept area

Pass 22 Apr 2017 115,758 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2017 113,758 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2016 110,414 miles

Centre Front Both head light lens are deteriorating

Fail 26 Mar 2016 110,414 miles

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

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

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)

Centre Front Both head light lens are deteriorating

Pass 11 Mar 2015 105,029 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Mar 2014 101,094 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2014 101,094 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2013 97,153 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 92,057 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 87,355 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 83,374 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 79,588 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2008 73,865 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 68,194 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2006 62,376 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Mar 2006 62,376 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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Y244 GAP is a 2001 Subaru Forester in Silver 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 Y244 GAP, 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 Y244 GAP registered?

Y244 GAP is a 2001 Subaru Forester, first registered on 3 March 2001.

Is Y244 GAP safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y244 GAP 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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