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YK02 HMG

2002 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

164,578 mi
Last recorded164,578 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2019
Typical for 2002 Subaru Forester90,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK02 HMG
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2019 164,578 miles

corrosion starting to underside of car

Pass 29 Oct 2018 153,713 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear steel pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front door mirror body been repaired

all 4 brake back plates corrosion starting

Fail 13 Oct 2018 153,711 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear steel brake pipes slight corrosion x2 (1.1.11 (c))

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

all 4 brake back plates corrosion starting

Pass 9 Nov 2017 143,948 miles

Nearside Front inner driveshaft boot damaged

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front door mirror been repaired mirror body damaged

Fail 17 Oct 2017 143,948 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Inner driveshaft boot damaged

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front door mirror body damaged

Pass 20 Oct 2016 135,491 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

all four tyres wearing outer edges

Pass 7 Oct 2015 125,088 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear corrosion to rear sub frame

Offside Front mirror body been repaired

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 114,993 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

corrosion to inner wing front crossmember not in prescribed area

Fail 1 Oct 2014 114,993 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

corrosion to inner wing front crossmember not in prescribed area

Pass 17 Oct 2013 105,751 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2012 94,537 miles

slight corrosion to exhaust

Pass 13 Sep 2011 85,135 miles

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

bulbs in high level brake light inop,not more than 50%

front discs worn

front number plate cracked

o/s/f indicator lens cracked

Fail 13 Sep 2011 85,135 miles

front number plate cracked

o/s/f indicator lens cracked

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

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

bulbs in high level brake light inop,not more than 50%

front discs worn

Pass 28 Sep 2010 75,170 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 67,829 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2009 67,829 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 Jun 2008 59,331 miles

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

front disk slightly worn

Pass 29 Mar 2007 57,686 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 50,004 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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YK02 HMG 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 73.7%.

Across all 2002 Subaru Forester models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 90,215 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 YK02 HMG, 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 YK02 HMG registered?

YK02 HMG is a 2002 Subaru Forester, first registered on 18 March 2002.

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