MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
108,031 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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)
both front and all brake pipes around union on o/s/r of vehicle have slight corrosion
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
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
engine management light on
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]
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
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]
both rear tyres on 2mm
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
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?
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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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SY52 VYC is a 2002 Subaru Forester, first registered on 25 September 2002.
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