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YB51 OUW

2002 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

91,541 mi
Last recorded91,541 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2015
Typical for 2002 Subaru Forester90,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB51 OUW
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2015 91,541 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2015 91,541 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 28 Jan 2014 85,716 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 80,579 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 75,040 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 69,005 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2011 69,003 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2010 62,580 miles

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

unable to fully inspect sills due to plastic cover sills

Fail 11 Jan 2010 62,579 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

unable to fully inspect sills due to plastic cover sills

Pass 13 Jan 2009 56,425 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2009 56,425 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2008 49,583 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 41,676 miles

n/s/r worn hard outer edge on limit

Pass 13 Jan 2006 31,746 miles

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

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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YB51 OUW is a 2002 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YB51 OUW, 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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YB51 OUW is a 2002 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 February 2002.

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