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YJ02 UEA

2002 Subaru Forester

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

117,339 mi
Last recorded117,339 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2018
Typical for 2002 Subaru Forester90,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ02 UEA
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2018 117,339 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 107,265 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 97,174 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 86,936 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 23 Apr 2014 81,075 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 72,095 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 68,354 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 62,753 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2011 62,753 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2010 60,552 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 59,340 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 11 Feb 2008 53,594 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2008 53,594 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2007 46,060 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 36,616 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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YJ02 UEA is a 2002 Subaru Forester in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 YJ02 UEA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YJ02 UEA registered?

YJ02 UEA is a 2002 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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The MOT history for YJ02 UEA shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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