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Y56 GAP

2001 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

118,503 mi
Last recorded118,503 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2020
Typical for 2001 Subaru Forester96,565 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY56 GAP
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Fail 28 Sep 2020 118,503 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength top mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength top mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 116,706 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front - to - rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front - to - rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 115,811 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2017 114,620 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 113,238 miles

Rear brake pipes rusty at joiner

Fail 16 Jun 2016 113,238 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear brake pipes rusty at joiner

Pass 9 Jun 2015 112,272 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 110,753 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 108,572 miles

engine warning light on

Fail 29 May 2013 108,557 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

engine warning light on

Pass 8 Mar 2012 101,361 miles

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

engine light on

Fail 8 Mar 2012 101,361 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

engine light on

Pass 11 Mar 2011 93,087 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 84,485 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 76,720 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 67,892 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 59,622 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 52,089 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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Y56 GAP is a 2001 Subaru Forester in Silver 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 Y56 GAP, 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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Y56 GAP is a 2001 Subaru Forester, first registered on 20 March 2001.

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