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AE52 BYT

2002 Subaru Forester

Gold Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

114,042 mi
Last recorded114,042 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2021
Typical for 2002 Subaru Forester90,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE52 BYT
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2002
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2021 114,042 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2021 114,040 miles

Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2019 103,359 miles

EXHAUST CORRODED. ALL BRAKE DISCS CORRODED.

Pass 12 Jul 2018 96,492 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 89,687 miles

Front both tyres perishing

Fail 10 Jul 2017 89,687 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Front both tyres perishing

Pass 15 Jul 2016 86,245 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 82,223 miles

rear exhaust box corroded but not blowing

Pass 12 Aug 2014 78,104 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 72,926 miles

clutch pedal rubber worn

Fail 14 Aug 2013 72,926 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

clutch pedal rubber worn

Pass 13 Aug 2012 67,919 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 61,219 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 54,732 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING LOW ON OUTER EDGES

REAR BRAKE PADS LOW

REAR EXHAUST SILENCER SHOWING SIGNS OF CORRISION

Pass 20 Oct 2009 49,866 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

front tyre wear is uneven

sill covers fitted

Pass 13 Sep 2008 40,105 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2007 38,952 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 31,267 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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AE52 BYT is a 2002 Subaru Forester in Gold with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2002 Subaru Forester models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 90,215 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 AE52 BYT, 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 24 years old, this Subaru Forester is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AE52 BYT registered?

AE52 BYT is a 2002 Subaru Forester, first registered on 5 November 2002.

Is AE52 BYT safe to buy?

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