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YG02 NSW

2002 Subaru Forester S Turbo AWD

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

87,576 mi
Last recorded87,576 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2008
Typical for 2002 Subaru Forester S Turbo AWD105,826 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG02 NSW
MakeSubaru
ModelForester S Turbo AWD
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc
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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 23 Sep 2008 87,576 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Battery insecure

n/s back light has slight damage

Pass 19 Sep 2007 72,874 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2007 72,845 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Sep 2006 61,731 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2006 61,731 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage cracked (2.4.G.1)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

How Reliable is the Subaru Forester S Turbo AWD?

Based on 601 MOT tests across 102 vehicles.

74.9%
Pass Rate
7,330
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
102
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 22
Registration plate lamp not working 21
position lamp(s) not working 17
Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush 17
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 12
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YG02 NSW is a 2002 Subaru Forester S Turbo AWD in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

Across all 2002 Subaru Forester S Turbo AWD models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.5% with a typical mileage of 105,826 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 S Turbo AWD fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 22 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YG02 NSW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Forester S Turbo AWD typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 24 years old, this Subaru Forester S Turbo AWD is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YG02 NSW registered?

YG02 NSW is a 2002 Subaru Forester S Turbo AWD, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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