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YJ52 RJX

2002 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

141,158 mi
Last recorded141,158 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2016
Typical for 2002 Subaru Forester90,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2016 141,158 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2016 141,158 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 Feb 2015 135,656 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2015 135,656 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 129,009 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 120,751 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 114,941 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 107,475 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 100,436 miles

vehicle leans heavily to nearside

Fail 19 Feb 2010 100,193 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Feb 2009 78,357 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Feb 2008 57,804 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 27,986 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2005 23,180 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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YJ52 RJX is a 2002 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 RJX, 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 RJX registered?

YJ52 RJX is a 2002 Subaru Forester, first registered on 25 September 2002.

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