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NJ52 YHK

2002 Subaru Forester

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

145,975 mi
Last recorded145,975 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2020
Typical for 2002 Subaru Forester90,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ52 YHK
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2020 145,975 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch top (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Nov 2019 145,901 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner and outer sill several places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis rail weak pin holes (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced centre inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2018 138,946 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2018 138,784 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2017 128,059 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2016 118,647 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 108,710 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 106,701 miles

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

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

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

all suspension conponents rusty

Pass 21 Nov 2013 10,377 miles

rear suspension conponents getting rusty

Fail 19 Nov 2013 103,058 miles

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

rear suspension conponents getting rusty

Pass 22 Nov 2012 97,200 miles

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

rear section of exhaust in poor condition

Fail 22 Nov 2012 97,200 miles

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

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

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

rear section of exhaust in poor condition

Pass 29 Nov 2011 89,626 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)

Pass 25 Nov 2010 82,848 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 75,620 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 28 Nov 2008 65,009 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 56,308 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2006 46,015 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2005 35,891 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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NJ52 YHK is a 2002 Subaru Forester in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 NJ52 YHK, 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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NJ52 YHK is a 2002 Subaru Forester, first registered on 31 October 2002.

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