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NK02 YZH

2002 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

134,361 mi
Last recorded134,361 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2017
Typical for 2002 Subaru Forester90,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2017 134,361 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 2 Aug 2017 134,361 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 20 May 2016 121,750 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner cills (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner cills (6.1.B.2)

exhaust corrosion

Fail 19 May 2016 121,717 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner cills (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner cills (6.1.B.2)

exhaust corrosion

Pass 19 May 2015 98,272 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 May 2015 98,272 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2014 77,006 miles
Fail 22 May 2013 60,007 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 May 2013 60,007 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 54,424 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 51,866 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 50,360 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 46,063 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 43,005 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 39,499 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 35,445 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2005 27,710 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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NK02 YZH is a 2002 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 YZH, 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 YZH registered?

NK02 YZH is a 2002 Subaru Forester, first registered on 14 June 2002.

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