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LY52 OKW

2002 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

107,149 mi
Last recorded107,149 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2019
Typical for 2002 Subaru Forester90,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY52 OKW
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2019 107,149 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively suspect why pads are worn more so on this side (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush heavily perished nearside has minor perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

advise 4 wheel alignment , note suspect parts may be seized

Fail 16 Apr 2019 107,149 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn link rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps 1x inop 1x very dim and not illuminating registration plate to an acceptable standard (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed heavy inner shoulder wear (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed heavy inner shoulder wear (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively suspect why pads are worn more so on this side (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush heavily perished nearside has minor perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

advise 4 wheel alignment , note suspect parts may be seized

Pass 9 Apr 2018 101,046 miles

engine management light on

Fail 26 Mar 2018 100,938 miles

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

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

engine management light on

Pass 23 Mar 2017 97,239 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

engine management light on

Fail 22 Mar 2017 97,239 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

engine management light on

Pass 30 Mar 2016 94,574 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view plus mirror casing (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge stepped tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 89,137 miles

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)

both front tyres have slight wear to the inner and outer edges

exhaust system corroded

Fail 25 Feb 2015 89,136 miles

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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)

both front tyres have slight wear to the inner and outer edges

exhaust system corroded

Pass 20 Feb 2014 87,186 miles

rear exhaust silencer deteriorating

Fail 19 Feb 2014 87,184 miles

Nearside Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

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

rear exhaust silencer deteriorating

Pass 11 Feb 2013 85,105 miles

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

Fail 11 Feb 2013 85,102 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Fail 20 Feb 2012 79,990 miles

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

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

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

rear silencer corroded

Pass 20 Feb 2012 79,990 miles

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

rear silencer corroded

Pass 14 Jan 2011 72,670 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2011 72,669 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Fail 18 Jan 2010 63,475 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2010 63,475 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 58,452 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2008 53,448 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 47,646 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2005 41,363 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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LY52 OKW 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 60.9%.

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 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 LY52 OKW, 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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LY52 OKW is a 2002 Subaru Forester, first registered on 28 December 2002.

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