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WG02 BYT

2002 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

183,523 mi
Last recorded183,523 miles
Recorded on30 May 2014
Typical for 2002 Subaru Forester90,215 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG02 BYT
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 May 2014 183,523 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Trailer electrical socket damaged, but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)

engine managment lamp on

Fail 27 May 2014 183,520 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Trailer electrical socket damaged, but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)

engine managment lamp on

Fail 28 May 2013 168,870 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

engine managmenrt lamp on

nearside rear shock absorber slightly worn

Pass 28 May 2013 168,870 miles

engine managmenrt lamp on

nearside rear shock absorber slightly worn

Fail 28 May 2012 154,036 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

battery insecure

Pass 28 May 2012 154,036 miles

battery insecure

Pass 5 May 2011 136,439 miles

Battery insecure

engine managment lamp on

Fail 5 May 2011 136,439 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Battery insecure

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

engine managment lamp on

Pass 1 Jun 2010 123,989 miles

engine managment lamp on

Fail 1 Jun 2010 123,989 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

engine managment lamp on

Pass 22 May 2009 103,756 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 86,987 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 27 May 2008 86,987 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 May 2007 74,095 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 25 May 2007 74,095 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Jun 2006 58,156 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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WG02 BYT is a 2002 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 WG02 BYT, 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 WG02 BYT registered?

WG02 BYT is a 2002 Subaru Forester, first registered on 31 May 2002.

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