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AP02 YYJ

2002 Subaru Forester

Maroon Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

158,678 mi
Last recorded158,678 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2016
Typical for 2002 Subaru Forester90,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP02 YYJ
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2002
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2016 158,678 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 153,665 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2015 153,665 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 2 Jun 2014 147,199 miles
Fail 30 May 2014 147,199 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Jun 2013 141,453 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 136,499 miles

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Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2011 127,587 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 116,007 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 102,720 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 89,340 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2007 76,505 miles

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

Fail 10 Apr 2007 76,505 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2006 60,704 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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AP02 YYJ is a 2002 Subaru Forester in Maroon with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 AP02 YYJ, 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 AP02 YYJ registered?

AP02 YYJ is a 2002 Subaru Forester, first registered on 24 June 2002.

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