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Y92 GAP

2001 Subaru Forester

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

196,703 mi
Last recorded196,703 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2021
Typical for 2001 Subaru Forester96,565 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY92 GAP
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2021 196,703 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing towards the outside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 20 Jun 2020 194,578 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 15 Jun 2020 194,563 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2019 193,218 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged Both rears where they come through the floor (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Feb 2019 193,079 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged Both rears where they come through the floor (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Trim below rear light missing

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2018 183,884 miles

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

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside rear exhaust mount broken - system still deemed secure

Offside door mirror secured with tape

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

Pass 4 Feb 2017 176,408 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside door mirror secured with tape

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

Pass 11 Jan 2016 170,239 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2016 170,218 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2015 158,644 miles

all four tyres starting to get low on tread

off side rear antiroll bar drop link has slight play

Pass 7 Oct 2013 144,425 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2012 132,649 miles

nearside front antiroll bar drop link worn slightly

Pass 4 Oct 2011 119,052 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 104,150 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 91,229 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 26 Feb 2008 76,056 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 63,419 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 50,365 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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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Y92 GAP is a 2001 Subaru Forester in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 Y92 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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Y92 GAP is a 2001 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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