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NG51 XYH

2002 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

115,821 mi
Last recorded115,821 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2016
Typical for 2002 Subaru Forester90,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG51 XYH
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2016 115,821 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Dec 2016 115,821 miles

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded both front (3.6.B.4e)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2016 110,849 miles

Centre and rear sections of exhaust corroded but not leaking gases

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

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

Fail 22 Jan 2016 110,849 miles

Centre and rear sections of exhaust corroded but not leaking gases

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2015 104,808 miles

REAR SILENCER CORRODED

Fail 22 Jan 2014 99,245 miles

Front brake disc's slightly corroded

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

exhaust centre section slightly corroded

Pass 22 Jan 2014 99,245 miles

Front brake disc's slightly corroded

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

exhaust centre section slightly corroded

Fail 25 Jan 2013 93,124 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2013 93,124 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 86,360 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 80,062 miles

UNABLE TO CHECK REAR SEAT BELTS AT TIME OF TEST,REAR SEATS FOLDED DOWN.

Fail 21 Jan 2011 80,062 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

UNABLE TO CHECK REAR SEAT BELTS AT TIME OF TEST,REAR SEATS FOLDED DOWN.

Fail 21 Jan 2010 73,480 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Jan 2010 73,480 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 66,728 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 55,248 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 45,370 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2007 45,370 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 23 Jan 2006 36,177 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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NG51 XYH is a 2002 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 NG51 XYH, 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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NG51 XYH is a 2002 Subaru Forester, first registered on 25 January 2002.

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