MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
146,844 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
OS NS rear suspension arm bushes perished
Plastic sill covers fitted
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
battery is loose but unlikely to fall
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
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)
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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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