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SY52 VYC

2002 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

108,031 mi
Last recorded108,031 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2014
Typical for 2002 Subaru Forester90,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY52 VYC
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2014 108,031 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2013 104,884 miles

both front and all brake pipes around union on o/s/r of vehicle have slight corrosion

Fail 28 Aug 2012 99,562 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

brake pipes at offside rear union slightly corroded

Pass 28 Aug 2012 99,562 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

brake pipes at offside rear union slightly corroded

Pass 30 Aug 2011 93,403 miles

engine management light on

Fail 12 Aug 2011 93,130 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

engine management light alluminated on dash

front exhaust heat shields deteriorated,middle exhaust[second pipe]mounting bracket corroded and insecure and exhaust corroded

handbrake travel getting high

signs of noise from wheel bearing when nearside rear wheel rotated

unable to see nearside and offside sills[under plastic covers]

Pass 20 Aug 2010 86,226 miles

all metal brake pipes slightly corroded

both front brake discs worn slightly and pads wearing thin

centre heat sheild inscure

complete exhaust system corroded

engine management light on when engine running

offside front and rear wiper blade torn slightly

offside rear bumper corner scetion inscure

slight noise on rear axle

Pass 24 Aug 2009 76,030 miles

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

Torque/reaction arm slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

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

complete exhaust system showing signs of deterioration

engine management light alluminated on dash

nearside and offside front wiper blades showing signs of deterioration

nearside rear foot brake performance low compared to offside rear

unable to see nearside and offside sills[under plastic covers]

Pass 30 Jul 2008 67,445 miles

both rear tyres on 2mm

Pass 3 Aug 2007 55,504 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front brakes binding on slightly

Pass 7 Aug 2006 43,788 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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SY52 VYC is a 2002 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 SY52 VYC, 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 SY52 VYC registered?

SY52 VYC is a 2002 Subaru Forester, first registered on 25 September 2002.

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