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YJ52 RHX

2002 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

99,156 mi
Last recorded99,156 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2018
Typical for 2002 Subaru Forester90,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ52 RHX
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2018 99,156 miles

brake pipes greased

under body corrosion

Pass 20 Jun 2017 72,116 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 12 Jun 2017 72,107 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 19 Apr 2017 72,062 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill near jacking point (2.4.A.3)

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

front brake binding both (3.7.B.1)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases all other sections (7.1.2)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front arm ,rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2014 70,321 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust system corroded (centre section to rear silencer)

Fail 15 Aug 2014 70,321 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust system corroded (centre section to rear silencer)

Pass 16 Aug 2013 67,943 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust corroded

Pass 17 Aug 2012 64,957 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 18 Aug 2011 61,077 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 56,663 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2009 52,235 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2008 46,316 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 39,328 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Aug 2006 32,173 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Aug 2006 32,173 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 RHX 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 73.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 RHX, 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 YJ52 RHX registered?

YJ52 RHX is a 2002 Subaru Forester, first registered on 13 September 2002.

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