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KY02 UMA

2002 Subaru Forester S Turbo AWD

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

156,211 mi
Last recorded156,211 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2020
Typical for 2002 Subaru Forester S Turbo AWD105,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY02 UMA
MakeSubaru
ModelForester S Turbo AWD
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc
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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2020 156,211 miles
Fail 7 May 2020 156,146 miles

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jan 2019 143,425 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2017 140,441 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

Fail 20 Dec 2017 140,441 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

Pass 14 Dec 2016 134,846 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 8 Dec 2015 129,516 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 8 Dec 2014 122,013 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2013 116,282 miles

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

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

front o/s and n/s tyres low tread on inner and outer edges(still legal)

Pass 12 Dec 2012 108,093 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight 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)

Pass 19 Dec 2011 98,051 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2010 88,897 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 78,976 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2008 75,052 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 62,572 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2005 42,719 miles

How Reliable is the Subaru Forester S Turbo AWD?

Based on 601 MOT tests across 102 vehicles.

74.9%
Pass Rate
7,330
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
102
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 22
Registration plate lamp not working 21
position lamp(s) not working 17
Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush 17
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 12
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KY02 UMA is a 2002 Subaru Forester S Turbo AWD in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2002 Subaru Forester S Turbo AWD models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.5% with a typical mileage of 105,826 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Subaru Forester S Turbo AWD fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 22 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KY02 UMA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Forester S Turbo AWD typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 24 years old, this Subaru Forester S Turbo AWD is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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KY02 UMA is a 2002 Subaru Forester S Turbo AWD, first registered on 22 March 2002.

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