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YF52 KFG

2002 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

167,869 mi
Last recorded167,869 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2016
Typical for 2002 Subaru Forester90,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF52 KFG
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2016 167,869 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 151,801 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2014 135,385 miles

Coolant leak

Fail 20 Feb 2014 135,385 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Coolant leak

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2013 117,844 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 99,739 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2012 99,739 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2011 80,718 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2010 60,578 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 35,786 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Sep 2008 34,845 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 29,918 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2006 24,217 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2006 24,217 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2005 18,429 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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YF52 KFG is a 2002 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 YF52 KFG, 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 YF52 KFG registered?

YF52 KFG is a 2002 Subaru Forester, first registered on 25 November 2002.

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