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FJ02 YPC

2002 Subaru Forester

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

34,548 mi
Last recorded34,548 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2016
Typical for 2002 Subaru Forester90,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ02 YPC
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2016 34,548 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2015 21,083 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 12,646 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 12,112 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 11,172 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 10,349 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 9,327 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2010 9,327 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Feb 2009 8,494 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 7,621 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 6,717 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 6,037 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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FJ02 YPC is a 2002 Subaru Forester in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 FJ02 YPC, 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 FJ02 YPC registered?

FJ02 YPC is a 2002 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 March 2002.

Is FJ02 YPC safe to buy?

The MOT history for FJ02 YPC shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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