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Y863 GCA

2001 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2025
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

146,844 mi
Last recorded146,844 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2024
Typical for 2001 Subaru Forester96,565 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY863 GCA
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2024 146,844 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2024 146,840 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Aug 2024 146,829 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested Due to OSF brake stuck on (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions unable to be completed Due to electrical burning smell coming from engine bay (8.2.1.2 (d))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both headlamps have no beam pattern, lenses foggy (4.1.2 (c))

Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced Both inner rear wheel arches (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Showing white light (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill and lower arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached Rear shock absorber moving excessively at lower mounting point, bolts loose (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding Stuck on, unable to check tyre, brake condition and other rotating components (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged loose on securing plates (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill and lower arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached Rear shock absorber moving excessively at lower mounting point, bolts loose (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Both number plates incorrectly spaced (0.1 (d))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both front lower ball joint boots split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions Both rear tyres fitted in wrong direction of rotation (5.2.3 (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front drop links have play in bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust system fitted incorrectly, touching body and other mechanical components (6.1.2 (a))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill covers fitted, unable to assess condition of outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged Fraying slightly (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2022 133,231 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 8 Apr 2022 133,231 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2021 128,668 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 8 Apr 2021 128,666 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2020 123,933 miles

OS NS rear suspension arm bushes perished

Plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 9 Mar 2019 114,925 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2018 108,143 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2017 100,332 miles

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

battery is loose but unlikely to fall

Pass 8 Apr 2016 90,908 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2015 78,224 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 78,224 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 71,349 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2013 66,371 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2013 66,371 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 60,461 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2011 54,864 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2010 49,283 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Mar 2010 49,283 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 42,628 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2009 42,628 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2008 37,194 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 31,815 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 26,844 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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Y863 GCA is a 2001 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 Y863 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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Y863 GCA is a 2001 Subaru Forester, first registered on 6 April 2001.

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