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HV02 YZK

2002 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

121,034 mi
Last recorded121,034 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2022
Typical for 2002 Subaru Forester90,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV02 YZK
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2022 121,034 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2021 120,075 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2020 114,708 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2020 114,704 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure In the outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Brake disc worn, but not excessively Has a slight lip (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing In the tread and sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing In the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing In the tread and the sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2019 110,343 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Apr 2019 110,340 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Inner c v joint into gearbox (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 104,077 miles

Slight play in steering rack rubbers

Fail 3 Apr 2018 104,072 miles

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

Slight play in steering rack rubbers

Pass 20 Apr 2017 95,996 miles

Central Front Oil leak Gearbox ()

Central Rear Oil leak Rear differential ()

Nearside Rear Exhaust box quite rusty

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and also starting to deteriorate in both sidewalls (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 91,258 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Apr 2016 91,258 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 86,476 miles

All Anti-Roll Bar Drop Links Worn.

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

Fail 15 Apr 2015 86,476 miles

All Anti-Roll Bar Drop Links Worn.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2014 80,901 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 75,070 miles

rear discs badly corroded

rear exhaust box badly corroded

Pass 13 Apr 2012 68,227 miles

rear of exhaust badly corroded

Pass 27 Apr 2011 62,530 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 56,070 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 51,271 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 43,916 miles

brake pedal anti-slip pad worn

Fail 10 Apr 2008 43,916 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 Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

both front tyre treads wearing edges

both rear tyre treads low outer edges

brake pedal anti-slip pad worn

n/s wiper blade split

Pass 26 Apr 2007 37,728 miles

brake pedal anti-slip pad worn

Pass 26 Apr 2006 30,024 miles

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

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

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

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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HV02 YZK is a 2002 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 HV02 YZK, 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 HV02 YZK registered?

HV02 YZK is a 2002 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 May 2002.

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