MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
166,530 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear sections of both front to rear steel pipes at joining block corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Brake pipe slightly corroded centre to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive upper wheel arch area's (2.4.A.3)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
both outer head lamp lenses are deteriorating, beam image out put is on the limit
oil residue engine / cam belt cover area's
rear chassis / sub frame area's corroding
side skirts fitted unable to fully inspect outer sill area's
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill area's (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded upper wheel arch area's (2.4.A.3)
Brake pipe slightly corroded centre to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive upper wheel arch area's (2.4.A.3)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
both outer head lamp lenses are deteriorating, beam image out put is on the limit
oil residue engine / cam belt cover area's
rear chassis / sub frame area's corroding
side skirts fitted unable to fully inspect outer sill area's
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim outer rim has a flat spot (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn outer shoulder (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn lower than the nearside (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner rim has a flat spot (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
both head lamp lens are weathering
nearside & offside inner wheel arch area's corroding
rear chassis leg & sub frame area's corroding
side skirts fitted, not allowing full inspection of the outer sill area's
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill area's marked in yellow (2.4.A.3)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim outer rim has a flat spot (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn outer shoulder (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn lower than the nearside (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner rim has a flat spot (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
both head lamp lens are weathering
nearside & offside inner wheel arch area's corroding
rear chassis leg & sub frame area's corroding
side skirts fitted, not allowing full inspection of the outer sill area's
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch area's (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner rim flat spot (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch area's (2.4.A.3)
both headlamp lens are weathered
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch area's (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner rim flat spot (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch area's (2.4.A.3)
both headlamp lens are weathered
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
clutch pedal rubber missing
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
clutch pedal rubber missing
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
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 Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
both sills coverd
o/s/rear bumper has damage
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Oil leak
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
both sills coverd
o/s/rear bumper has damage
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Subaru Forester?
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SP52 YHN is a 2002 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.
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 YHN, 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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SP52 YHN is a 2002 Subaru Forester, first registered on 29 November 2002.
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