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Y845 GCA

2001 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

169,712 mi
Last recorded169,712 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2015
Typical for 2001 Subaru Forester96,565 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY845 GCA
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2015 169,712 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush droplink (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2014 165,428 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front discs corroded

both front wiper blades in poor condition

coolant leak

long hand brake travel

n/s/f pads wearing low

o/s/f tyre tread wearin g low on edges and tyre is perished

oil leak

tread wearing low on both rear tyres

Fail 18 Sep 2014 165,428 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front discs corroded

both front wiper blades in poor condition

coolant leak

long hand brake travel

n/s/f pads wearing low

o/s/f tyre tread wearin g low on edges and tyre is perished

oil leak

tread wearing low on both rear tyres

Pass 20 Sep 2013 155,887 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front Tyres perished

front Brake Discs corroded

Pass 15 Sep 2012 148,742 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 143,683 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 137,246 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 130,779 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2009 130,779 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Fail 30 Aug 2008 124,656 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Engine management light staying on

Pass 30 Aug 2008 124,656 miles

Engine management light staying on

Pass 15 Mar 2007 112,852 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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Y845 GCA is a 2001 Subaru Forester in Silver 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 Y845 GCA, 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 Y845 GCA registered?

Y845 GCA is a 2001 Subaru Forester, first registered on 9 March 2001.

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