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SP52 YHN

2002 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

166,530 mi
Last recorded166,530 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2020
Typical for 2002 Subaru Forester90,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP52 YHN
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2020 166,530 miles

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))

Pass 31 Oct 2018 156,597 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 146,456 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2017 146,451 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2016 134,920 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2016 134,916 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2015 123,485 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2015 123,478 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2014 112,760 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2013 107,745 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

clutch pedal rubber missing

Fail 21 Feb 2013 107,743 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2012 102,698 miles

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)

Pass 22 Feb 2012 102,698 miles

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)

Pass 19 Nov 2010 90,295 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2010 90,295 miles

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)

Pass 11 Nov 2009 80,172 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2009 80,172 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2008 67,034 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2007 37,936 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Oct 2006 27,258 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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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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