MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
183,523 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
engine managmenrt lamp on
nearside rear shock absorber slightly worn
engine managmenrt lamp on
nearside rear shock absorber slightly worn
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
battery insecure
battery insecure
Battery insecure
engine managment lamp on
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
engine managment lamp on
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
engine managment lamp on
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
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)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
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)
How Reliable is the Subaru Forester?
Based on 456,470 MOT tests across 33,044 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is WG02 BYT safe to buy?
The MOT history for WG02 BYT shows 16 tests with a 56.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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