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YD02 HRU

2002 Subaru Forester

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

79,171 mi
Last recorded79,171 miles
Recorded on2 May 2017
Typical for 2002 Subaru Forester90,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD02 HRU
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 May 2017 79,171 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES ARE WORN ON EDGES ARE PERISHED

SURFACE CORROSION TO UNDERSIDE,INNER WINGS ETC

SUSPENSION BUSHES AND GAITORS ARE PERISHING

Fail 19 Apr 2017 79,160 miles

Brake performance not tested NEAR SIDE REAR BRAKE EXCESSIVELY BINDING (3.7.A.1)

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases FRONT SECTION (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases REAR SILENCER (7.1.2)

BOTH FRONT TYRES ARE WORN ON EDGES ARE PERISHED

SURFACE CORROSION TO UNDERSIDE,INNER WINGS ETC

SUSPENSION BUSHES AND GAITORS ARE PERISHING

Pass 19 Aug 2015 71,379 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front and rear (7.1.2)

Fail 19 Aug 2015 71,379 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front and rear (7.1.2)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2014 69,227 miles

blow from front exhaust section

Fail 14 Aug 2014 69,198 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

blow from front exhaust section

Pass 18 Sep 2013 66,651 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2013 66,650 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust box deteriorating

Pass 14 May 2012 64,640 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear exhaust box deteriorating

Fail 10 May 2012 64,637 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Exhaust back box corroded

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 May 2011 61,894 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

both front brake discs worn

both rear brake discs pitted and corroded

Pass 15 Jun 2010 56,656 miles

bearing noise from rear

corrosion to exhaust rear silencer outer casing

slight scoring and corrosion to front and rear brake discs

Pass 5 Jun 2009 53,086 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2009 53,064 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2008 49,299 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2008 49,299 miles

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)

Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Rear 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 Jun 2007 45,129 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2007 45,127 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 3 May 2006 34,705 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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YD02 HRU is a 2002 Subaru Forester in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 YD02 HRU, 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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YD02 HRU is a 2002 Subaru Forester, first registered on 2 April 2002.

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