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Y466 GDW

2001 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

145,987 mi
Last recorded145,987 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2018
Typical for 2001 Subaru Forester96,565 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY466 GDW
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 26 Apr 2018 145,987 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded both rear arches (5.2.6)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 141,621 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 20 Apr 2017 141,615 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear (4.1.E.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 4 May 2016 138,685 miles

Offside Rear tyre perished

Fail 4 May 2016 138,685 miles

Offside Rear tyre perished

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 May 2015 134,509 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 5 May 2015 134,504 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 2 May 2014 128,279 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 125,016 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 May 2012 120,018 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

exhaust heat shield loose

rear number plate slight obscured by towbar

Pass 4 May 2011 115,784 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2010 110,544 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 98,651 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 May 2008 88,800 miles

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

Fail 3 May 2007 79,038 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 3 May 2007 79,038 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 69,358 miles
Fail 4 May 2006 69,358 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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Y466 GDW is a 2001 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y466 GDW, 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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Y466 GDW is a 2001 Subaru Forester, first registered on 9 May 2001.

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