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Y552 GUF

2001 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

132,987 mi
Last recorded132,987 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2016
Typical for 2001 Subaru Forester96,565 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY552 GUF
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2016 132,987 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded Rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded Rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Nov 2013 124,608 miles

EML Light On

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

Front tyres Perished

Rear Exhaust Mount Perished

Fail 7 Nov 2013 124,598 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

EML Light On

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

Front tyres Perished

Rear Exhaust Mount Perished

Pass 21 May 2012 113,105 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 101,631 miles
Fail 6 May 2011 101,630 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 May 2010 92,499 miles
Fail 28 May 2010 92,499 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 26 May 2009 82,368 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2008 71,715 miles

Advise rear section of exhaust in poor condition

Pass 16 May 2007 62,400 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 51,545 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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Y552 GUF is a 2001 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y552 GUF, 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 Y552 GUF registered?

Y552 GUF is a 2001 Subaru Forester, first registered on 18 May 2001.

Is Y552 GUF safe to buy?

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