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OV51 YBO

2002 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

143,944 mi
Last recorded143,944 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2016
Typical for 2002 Subaru Forester90,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV51 YBO
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2016 143,944 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

rear cross member corroded

Fail 23 Apr 2016 143,856 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

rear cross member corroded

Pass 1 May 2015 134,844 miles

(cross member) subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not excessive

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

Fail 24 Apr 2015 134,844 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 20 May 2014 124,916 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

nearside rear tyre perished

offside front tyre perished

Fail 14 May 2014 124,916 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

nearside rear tyre perished

offside front tyre perished

Pass 10 May 2013 114,514 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 8 May 2013 114,506 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear exhaust section corroded

Pass 26 Apr 2012 106,608 miles

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

Fail 25 Apr 2012 106,604 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 May 2011 98,084 miles

Nearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

child seats fitted to rear

exhaust system corroded,under vehicle corroded and suspension parts corroded

front number plate craked

near side front head lamp and bumper damaged

rear brake pipes re routed

rear brake pipes round rear vale block corroded

rear hand brake squeel when operated

suspension soft

Fail 28 Apr 2011 98,077 miles

Front Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2)

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

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

Nearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

both front brake discs pitted

child seats fitted to rear

exhaust system corroded,under vehicle corroded and suspension parts corroded

front number plate craked

near side front head lamp and bumper damaged

rear brake pipes round rear vale block corroded

suspension soft

Pass 11 Feb 2010 87,389 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 79,188 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 71,804 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 64,341 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2006 52,922 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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OV51 YBO 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 64.7%.

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 OV51 YBO, 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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OV51 YBO is a 2002 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 February 2002.

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