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Y357 GAJ

2001 Subaru Forester

Yellow Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

77,676 mi
Last recorded77,676 miles
Recorded on16 May 2019
Typical for 2001 Subaru Forester96,565 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY357 GAJ
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 May 2019 77,676 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 74,477 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2017 65,879 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wheel arch (5.2.6)

Pass 6 Feb 2016 63,578 miles

rear brake discs corroded

rear brake pads low

Pass 26 Feb 2015 56,404 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2015 56,404 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Jan 2014 43,620 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 38,724 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2013 38,724 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Feb 2012 31,563 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 27,196 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2010 21,788 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Feb 2010 21,788 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 18,051 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 16,261 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2007 13,742 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2007 13,742 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Feb 2006 12,515 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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Y357 GAJ is a 2001 Subaru Forester in Yellow with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 Y357 GAJ, 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 Y357 GAJ registered?

Y357 GAJ is a 2001 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 March 2001.

Is Y357 GAJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y357 GAJ shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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