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NK02 YYD

2002 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

172,404 mi
Last recorded172,404 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2020
Typical for 2002 Subaru Forester90,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK02 YYD
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2020 172,404 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2020 172,403 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Mar 2020 172,330 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Fuel hose leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 166,097 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 159,724 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 152,921 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 146,679 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2016 146,653 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded strut top (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded strut top (2.4.A.3)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 140,234 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 133,638 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2013 126,970 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 120,898 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 115,210 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2010 109,392 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 1 Apr 2010 109,392 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2009 105,140 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 100,824 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2008 100,824 miles

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

Nearside Outer Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2007 93,936 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2007 93,916 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 9 Feb 2006 77,397 miles

tyres are starting to wear down.rear antiroll bar links are showing slight wear.

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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NK02 YYD is a 2002 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 NK02 YYD, 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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NK02 YYD is a 2002 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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