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WN52 YJL

2002 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

79,703 mi
Last recorded79,703 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2013
Typical for 2002 Subaru Forester90,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN52 YJL
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2013 79,703 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

EXHAUST SYSTEM (heat shields on front pipe insecure)

Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

WARNING LIGHTS (engine light on)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Oct 2012 76,249 miles

EXHAUST SYSTEM (heat shields on front pipe insecure)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Oct 2011 70,282 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Oct 2010 60,074 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2010 60,074 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2009 51,259 miles

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

nearside rear tyre getting close to limit at outer edge

offside rear tyre getting close to limit

Pass 9 Oct 2008 42,363 miles

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

connecting flanges between middle and tailpipe very rusty

Fail 9 Oct 2008 42,363 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

connecting flanges between middle and tailpipe very rusty

Pass 3 Oct 2007 35,485 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 28,549 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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WN52 YJL is a 2002 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WN52 YJL, 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 WN52 YJL registered?

WN52 YJL is a 2002 Subaru Forester, first registered on 28 October 2002.

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