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KR52 YMT

2002 Subaru Forester

Gold Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

112,371 mi
Last recorded112,371 miles
Recorded on10 May 2019
Typical for 2002 Subaru Forester90,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR52 YMT
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2002
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 May 2019 112,371 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule most (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

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

Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))

underbody corroded

washer fluid low

Pass 11 Jan 2018 111,429 miles

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

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

rear brake pads getting down

rear brake pads wearing thin

sill covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 21 Oct 2016 109,260 miles

exhaust corroded

rear suspension components corroded

Pass 14 Oct 2015 107,337 miles

exhaust rusty

Fail 8 Oct 2015 107,337 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

exhaust rusty

Pass 22 Oct 2014 104,480 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2014 104,480 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Nov 2013 100,638 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Stonechip damage to windscreen

Fail 19 Nov 2013 100,634 miles

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

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

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Stonechip damage to windscreen

Pass 6 Nov 2012 95,538 miles

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Rear tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

Slight corrosion at rear brake pipes

Stonechip damage to windscreen

Fail 5 Nov 2012 95,530 miles

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Rear tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

Slight corrosion at rear brake pipes

Stonechip damage to windscreen

Pass 30 Nov 2011 92,126 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES WORN ON INNER SHOULDERS AND NEARSIDE REAR TYRE HAS NAIL IN TREAD.

PARK-BRAKE OUT OF ADJUSTMENT.

SMALL STONECHIP DAMAGE TO WINDSCREEN.

Fail 18 Nov 2011 92,119 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

BOTH REAR TYRES WORN ON INNER SHOULDERS AND NEARSIDE REAR TYRE HAS NAIL IN TREAD.

EXHAUST BLOWING AROUND TURBO AREA.

NEARSIDE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER SLIGHTLY DAMP.

PARK-BRAKE OUT OF ADJUSTMENT.

REAR BRAKE PADS WEARING THIN.

SMALL STONECHIP DAMAGE TO WINDSCREEN.

Pass 18 Nov 2010 86,466 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Nov 2009 79,732 miles

ALL BRAKE PADS WEARING THIN.

OFFSIDE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER DAMP.

Pass 19 Nov 2008 72,978 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Nov 2007 63,872 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2006 51,669 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Nov 2006 51,669 miles

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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KR52 YMT is a 2002 Subaru Forester in Gold with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 KR52 YMT, 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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KR52 YMT is a 2002 Subaru Forester, first registered on 24 October 2002.

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