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NK02 YYM

2002 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2019
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

151,548 mi
Last recorded151,548 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2018
Typical for 2002 Subaru Forester90,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK02 YYM
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2018 151,548 miles

repair in osr suspension turret, unable to see properly

surface rust under vehicle

Pass 14 Aug 2017 143,368 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 131,341 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 123,193 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 119,166 miles

front brake pads wearing thin

rear exhaust silenceing section corrodered

Pass 8 May 2013 115,221 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 108,764 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2011 100,574 miles

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

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 21 May 2010 91,532 miles
Fail 8 May 2010 91,215 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

engine management light on

Pass 15 May 2009 81,825 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 70,366 miles
Pass 19 May 2007 59,346 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 48,576 miles

n/s front tyre scuffing outer edge

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 YYM is a 2002 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 NK02 YYM, 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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What year was NK02 YYM registered?

NK02 YYM is a 2002 Subaru Forester, first registered on 12 April 2002.

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The MOT history for NK02 YYM shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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