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YJ52 NPS

2002 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

116,359 mi
Last recorded116,359 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2015
Typical for 2002 Subaru Forester90,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ52 NPS
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2015 116,359 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 13 Jan 2015 116,359 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2014 108,703 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 100,798 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

battery insucure

Pass 18 Jan 2012 92,325 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Jan 2011 81,583 miles

Battery insecure

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

offside front tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 14 Jan 2010 71,662 miles

exhaust poor

Pass 14 Jan 2009 62,184 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 Jan 2008 57,415 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 49,946 miles

corrosion onfront disc/s rear tyres close to limit and worn on edges/ exhaust corroding

Pass 18 Sep 2006 47,641 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)

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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YJ52 NPS is a 2002 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 YJ52 NPS, 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 YJ52 NPS registered?

YJ52 NPS is a 2002 Subaru Forester, first registered on 27 September 2002.

Is YJ52 NPS safe to buy?

The MOT history for YJ52 NPS shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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