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GCZ 5595

2000 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

133,391 mi
Last recorded133,391 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2015
Typical for 2000 Subaru Forester102,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGCZ 5595
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2015 133,391 miles

oil leaks

Pass 19 Sep 2014 131,661 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both headlight images poor

Fail 15 Sep 2014 131,656 miles

Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both headlight images poor

Pass 24 Sep 2013 130,217 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 18 Sep 2013 130,217 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Sep 2012 127,123 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Sep 2012 127,123 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2011 124,144 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside rear tyre cracked

Fail 21 Sep 2011 124,124 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside rear tyre cracked

Pass 22 Sep 2010 118,804 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 29 Sep 2009 115,144 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 16 Sep 2008 110,465 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Sep 2007 100,181 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2007 100,181 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Sep 2006 83,568 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2006 83,568 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Aug 2005 64,891 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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GCZ 5595 is a 2000 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 2000 Subaru Forester models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.2% with a typical mileage of 102,495 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 GCZ 5595, 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 26 years old, this Subaru Forester is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GCZ 5595 registered?

GCZ 5595 is a 2000 Subaru Forester, first registered on 31 December 2000.

Is GCZ 5595 safe to buy?

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