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SP52 YGU

2002 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

96,968 mi
Last recorded96,968 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2013
Typical for 2002 Subaru Forester90,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP52 YGU
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 20 Aug 2013 96,968 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Aug 2013 96,968 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 95,347 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 84,730 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2011 84,730 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

anti-slip rubber missing on clutch pedal.

exhaust corroded at joint of front and centre sections.

exhaust rear silencer corroded, not holed.

ferrules corroded on rear flexible brake hoses.

Pass 19 Jul 2010 70,388 miles

exhaust rear silencer mounting bracket corroded.

surface corrosion on chassis legs at rear suspension mounting points.

Fail 19 Jul 2010 70,388 miles

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

exhaust rear silencer mounting bracket corroded.

surface corrosion on chassis legs at rear suspension mounting points.

Pass 17 Jul 2009 54,356 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2009 54,354 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

front brake pads worn to approx 4mm.

nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit.

slight play in both front anti-roll bar link arms.

Pass 11 Jul 2008 39,052 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 25,460 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 22,705 miles

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)

Fail 2 Nov 2006 22,705 miles

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

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

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)

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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SP52 YGU is a 2002 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 SP52 YGU, 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 SP52 YGU registered?

SP52 YGU is a 2002 Subaru Forester, first registered on 11 November 2002.

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