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YF52 XOS

2002 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

136,047 mi
Last recorded136,047 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2012
Typical for 2002 Subaru Forester90,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Fail 6 Feb 2012 136,047 miles

Could not check rear centre seat belt due to dog guard fitment.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Feb 2012 136,047 miles

Could not check rear centre seat belt due to dog guard fitment.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Feb 2011 130,141 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 123,918 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 118,493 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 6 Feb 2008 112,703 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 106,790 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2007 106,785 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

gearbox mounting worn

Pass 12 Jan 2006 100,901 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 XOS is a 2002 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 XOS, 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 XOS registered?

YF52 XOS is a 2002 Subaru Forester, first registered on 28 December 2002.

Is YF52 XOS safe to buy?

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