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BC02 YDN

2002 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

125,956 mi
Last recorded125,956 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2019
Typical for 2002 Subaru Forester90,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC02 YDN
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2019 125,956 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material into joiner (1.1.11 (c))

both rear lower forward arms corroded and bushes deteriorated

both rear trailing arm forward bushes deteriorated

both rear trailing arms corroded

nearside washer weak

slight corrosion rear subframe

slight wear centre prop shaft bearing

wear and slight pitting front discs

Fail 31 Jan 2019 125,953 miles

Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

both rear trailing arms corroded

nearside washer weak

slight corrosion rear subframe

slight wear centre prop shaft bearing

wear and slight pitting front discs

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material into joiner (1.1.11 (c))

both rear lower forward arms corroded and bushes deteriorated

both rear trailing arm forward bushes deteriorated

Pass 19 Sep 2017 122,427 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2017 122,427 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear by joiner off side rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases join from center pipe to rear silencer (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit very close to limit and worn on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

engine check light on

front tyres worn on outer edged

fuel filler neck corroded

Fail 20 Jul 2017 122,364 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

EML on

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)

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 20 May 2016 116,666 miles

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

Rear suspension cross member corroded

Fail 19 May 2016 116,666 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

EML on

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

Rear suspension cross member corroded

Pass 19 May 2015 111,669 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear outer & inner cv boots perishing

Rear silencer corroded

Pass 19 May 2014 106,842 miles

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

rear silancer deteriating

Pass 25 Apr 2013 102,040 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

engine light on

rear silcer slighty corrored

Pass 24 Apr 2012 96,752 miles

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

rear silencer cover deterating

Fail 24 Apr 2012 96,751 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

rear silencer cover deterating

Pass 26 Apr 2011 91,367 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2010 85,823 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Apr 2010 85,709 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2009 79,414 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2007 71,530 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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BC02 YDN is a 2002 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 BC02 YDN, 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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BC02 YDN is a 2002 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 July 2002.

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