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YJ52 TAW

2002 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2021
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

87,095 mi
Last recorded87,095 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2020
Typical for 2002 Subaru Forester90,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2020 87,095 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 82,597 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2019 82,597 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 75,863 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2018 75,863 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 69,557 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 7 Apr 2017 69,557 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 63,069 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2015 61,974 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front and rear (7.1.2)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2014 59,514 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

centre and rear exhaust poor condition

Pass 25 Oct 2013 56,509 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

exhaust poor condition

Pass 3 Nov 2012 53,830 miles

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

rear tyres wearing on edges

Pass 29 Oct 2011 51,029 miles

n/s rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 30 Oct 2010 48,018 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2009 44,631 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2008 41,083 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2007 37,599 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 33,621 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2005 29,190 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 TAW is a 2002 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 TAW, 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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YJ52 TAW is a 2002 Subaru Forester, first registered on 5 December 2002.

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