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NA52 YTB

2002 Subaru Forester

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

137,748 mi
Last recorded137,748 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2016
Typical for 2002 Subaru Forester90,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNA52 YTB
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2016 137,748 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Fail 3 Nov 2016 137,719 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened corroded and holed (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat pipe (7.1.2)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush diff arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush diff arm (2.4.G.2)

all brake pipes coated with grease

cover over outer sills

oil from sump

Pass 19 Nov 2015 128,755 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both rear diff bushes (2.4.G.2)

brake pipes coated with grease

cover over outer sills

Fail 13 Nov 2015 128,755 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded and beside rear suspension arm inner sill to floor (5.2.6)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded and beside rear suspension arm inner sill to floor (5.2.6)

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

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both rear diff bushes (2.4.G.2)

brake pipes coated with grease

cover over outer sills

Fail 30 Oct 2014 119,233 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

brake pipes coated with grease

Pass 30 Oct 2014 119,233 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

brake pipes coated with grease

Pass 18 Nov 2013 110,153 miles

brake pedal anti-slip rubber split and worn

brake pipes coated with grease

Fail 13 Nov 2013 110,065 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

brake pedal anti-slip rubber split and worn

brake pipes coated with grease

Pass 16 Nov 2012 102,205 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 12 Nov 2012 102,081 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 1 Nov 2011 94,660 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 1 Nov 2011 94,660 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 8 Nov 2010 83,942 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Nov 2009 76,141 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 70,415 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 59,992 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 48,823 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)

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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NA52 YTB is a 2002 Subaru Forester in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 NA52 YTB, 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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NA52 YTB is a 2002 Subaru Forester, first registered on 25 November 2002.

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