MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
146,764 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Cluth pedal anti slip missing
Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside rear typre low on inflation.
No centre rear seat belt fitted
Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Engine management light on
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside front inner CV boot insecure
rear exhaust outer skin corroded
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
rear exhaust outer skin corroded
both front tyres worn on inner edge
rear exhaust box outer skin corroded
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
How Reliable is the Subaru Forester?
Based on 456,470 MOT tests across 33,044 vehicles.
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Y997 GWS is a 2001 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.
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 Y997 GWS, 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 Y997 GWS registered?
Y997 GWS is a 2001 Subaru Forester, first registered on 13 July 2001.
Is Y997 GWS safe to buy?
The MOT history for Y997 GWS shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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