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YB02 LVH

2002 Subaru Forester

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

43,596 mi
Last recorded43,596 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 Subaru Forester90,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB02 LVH
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 43,596 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Dec 2025 43,589 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Strut Top (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Clutch Pedal Rubber Split

Pass 13 Dec 2024 42,198 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 13 Dec 2024 42,198 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision loose (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 21 Dec 2023 40,923 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 19 Dec 2022 39,667 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

front brake pads 75% worn

Fail 19 Dec 2022 39,667 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

front brake pads 75% worn

Pass 21 Dec 2021 38,709 miles

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 16 Dec 2021 38,707 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Suspension top (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength near radius arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength near radius arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 16 Dec 2020 37,958 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 36,647 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 34,768 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 33,031 miles

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% centre (1.2.1b)

front number plate damaged

nearside rear tyre worn on outside edge

Pass 21 Jun 2016 31,433 miles

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% centre (1.2.1b)

front number plate damaged

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 24 Jun 2015 30,035 miles

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

front number plate damaged

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 23 Jun 2014 28,323 miles

front number plate damaged

Pass 19 Jun 2013 26,014 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2013 25,999 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 24,592 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 22,938 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 21,178 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 19,488 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Jun 2008 16,903 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 15,143 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 12,737 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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YB02 LVH is a 2002 Subaru Forester in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 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 YB02 LVH, 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 YB02 LVH registered?

YB02 LVH is a 2002 Subaru Forester, first registered on 27 June 2002.

Is YB02 LVH safe to buy?

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