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GK02 TYG

2002 Subaru Forester

Yellow Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

125,821 mi
Last recorded125,821 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 Subaru Forester90,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK02 TYG
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 125,821 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2019 123,867 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases multiple places on system (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system very corroded

Pass 12 Oct 2018 118,563 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low but still within legal requirements (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 113,814 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 108,319 miles

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin deteriorated

Fail 12 Oct 2016 108,319 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin deteriorated

Pass 29 Sep 2015 104,296 miles

Near side front tyre perished

Near side rear tyre perished

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside front tyre perished

Fail 29 Sep 2015 104,296 miles

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

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

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

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

Near side front tyre perished

Near side rear tyre perished

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside front tyre perished

Pass 14 Oct 2014 100,219 miles

Exhaust flange at rear rusty

N/S/R tyre perished in tread but no cords exposed

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear silencer outer skin rusted and holed but not leaking

Fail 13 Oct 2014 100,219 miles

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

Exhaust flange at rear rusty

N/S/R tyre perished in tread but no cords exposed

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear silencer outer skin rusted and holed but not leaking

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

Pass 17 Oct 2013 94,141 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 87,375 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Oct 2011 80,197 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 74,100 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2009 66,222 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 57,414 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 54,927 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2008 54,890 miles

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

engine light is on

exhaust leak front?

rear tyres low on tread

Pass 28 Dec 2006 48,634 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 30 Dec 2005 39,176 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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GK02 TYG is a 2002 Subaru Forester in Yellow with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GK02 TYG, 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 GK02 TYG registered?

GK02 TYG is a 2002 Subaru Forester, first registered on 7 June 2002.

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