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Y46 GDU

2001 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2018
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

180,375 mi
Last recorded180,375 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2017
Typical for 2001 Subaru Forester96,565 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY46 GDU
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2017 180,375 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

brake pedal rubber slightly worn

Pass 6 Aug 2016 167,423 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2015 154,916 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front wiper blade slightly deteiorated

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

Pass 5 Sep 2014 141,673 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 126,687 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 111,125 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 94,947 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 21 Sep 2010
Pass 23 Sep 2009 68,645 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2009 68,645 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Sep 2008 54,200 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 53,378 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 51,442 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 44,184 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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Y46 GDU is a 2001 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 Y46 GDU, 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 Y46 GDU registered?

Y46 GDU is a 2001 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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