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YJ52 RKO

2002 Subaru Forester

Maroon Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

62,589 mi
Last recorded62,589 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2014
Typical for 2002 Subaru Forester90,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ52 RKO
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2002
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2014 62,589 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2014 62,589 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2013 56,541 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 51,720 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2012 51,720 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Pass 6 Jan 2011 47,126 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 43,151 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 38,148 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 31,233 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 23,321 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2005 14,225 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 RKO is a 2002 Subaru Forester in Maroon with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 RKO, 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 RKO registered?

YJ52 RKO is a 2002 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 October 2002.

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The MOT history for YJ52 RKO shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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