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168,012 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake fluid slightly Contaminated
Coil spring corroded All round (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both perishing (5.3.2 (c))
Headlamp lens slightly defective misty (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All round 205/70 R 15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Brake fluid slightly Contaminated
Coil spring corroded All round (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both perishing (5.3.2 (c))
Headlamp lens slightly defective misty (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All round 205/70 R 15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
4x4 vehicle tapley brake test
exhaust is rusty
oil leak possible from trasmition cooler
rubber bushes perished in places
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (large) bushes are perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
both rear tyres are perished (2016 tyres)
exhaust is rusty
headlamps have deteorated
4x4 vehicle tapley brake test
EML is on
exhaust is rusty
f/o/s seat belt is damaged
headlamps have deteorated
most bushes are perished
E.M.L on
Slight oil leak from the engine
o/s/r inner wheel arch by top suspension mounting plate very rusty and soft.
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength corroded and holed at main mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
4x4 vehicle tapley brake test
EML is on
exhaust is very rusty
headlamps have deteorated
r/o/s of rear subframe is very rusty
4x4 vehicle vehicle tapley brake test
EML is on
Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened subframe if very rusty recommend replacement or repair (5.3.3 (b) (i))
exhaust very rusty at front
front discs are worn and o/s pads appear 85% worn
headlamps have deteorated
most bushes are perished
n/s inner c/v boot is badly perished and weeping
4x4 vehicle tapley brake test
EML is on
Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged near sill (7.1.2 (b) (i))
exhaust is very rusty at front
f/n/s inner c/v boot is badly perished and leaking grease
front discs are worn and o/s pads appear 80% worn
underside rusty in places esp rear subframe and r/o/s inner wing/suspension mounting
Both front tyres are perished in the tread.
Slight rumble noted when spinning the N/S/R road wheel.
The EML is on.
The N/S section of the rear subframe is heavily corroded.
The drivers seat belt is frayed.
The drivers seat belt is frayed.
The headlamp reflectors are dull
The rear suspension bushes are badly perished.
Wear noted on the front brake discs. The pads are aprox 80% worn.
The drivers seat belt is frayed.
The drivers seat belt is frayed.
The headlamp reflectors are dull
Both front tyres are perished in the tread.
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Slight rumble noted when spinning the N/S/R road wheel.
The EML is on.
The N/S section of the rear subframe is heavily corroded.
The rear suspension bushes are badly perished.
Wear noted on the front brake discs. The pads are aprox 80% worn.
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
4x4 vehicle tapley
EML is on
exhaust is very rusty
f/o/s seat belt is damaged (by seat)
front discs are worn pads appear 60% worn
front lower arm bushes are worn (rear)
headlamps have detorated
rear subframe is very rusty esp n/s
4x4 vehicle tapley brake test
exhaust is very rusty esp rear box
f/o/s seat belt is damaged !
front discs are worn
most tyres are perished
r/n/s lamp is full of condensation
rear crossmember is rusty
rear suspension bushes are perished
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
4x4 vehicle tapley brake test
exhaust is very rusty esp rear box
f/o/s seat belt is damaged !
front discs are worn
most tyres are perished
r/n/s lamp is full of condensation
rear crossmember is rusty
rear suspension bushes are perished
4x4 vehicle tapley brake test
Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
bonnet catch is poor
exhaust is very rusty
front discs are worn
o/s/f seat belt is damaged
r/n/s of subframe is very rusty
4x4 vehicle tapley test
exhaust very rusty and heat shields poor
o/s seat belt damaged
rear of vehicle noted rusty (strut tops and subframe)
rear suspension bushes perished
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
offside rear shock absorber inner shaft has slight movement side to side
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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Y485 HPE is a 2001 Subaru Forester in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.
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 Y485 HPE, 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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Y485 HPE is a 2001 Subaru Forester, first registered on 8 April 2001.
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