MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
155,100 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Anti-roll bar corroded and seriously weakened nearside rear link worn (2.4.G.1)
Anti-roll bar damaged and seriously weakened nearside front d bush excess wear (2.4.G.1)
Brake hose modified and seriously weakened bracket insecure (3.6.A.3)
Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance damaged sharp edges (1.4.A.2e)
Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated offside rear rough (2.6.1)
Registration plate lamp not working nearside not working (1.1.C.1d)
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings front cross member both end mountings (6.1.B.2)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion rear cross member (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front brake pads low.
Nearside front tyre low tread.
Offside door mirror loose.
Oil level low.
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front brake pads low.
Nearside front tyre low tread.
Offside door mirror loose.
Oil level low.
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Exhaust corroded.
Front crossmember corroded.
Front to rear brake pipes corroded.
Nearside front tyre low tread.
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
How Reliable is the Subaru Forester?
Based on 456,470 MOT tests across 33,044 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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YK52 LUE is a 2002 Subaru Forester in Maroon with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.
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 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 YK52 LUE, 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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YK52 LUE is a 2002 Subaru Forester, first registered on 2 September 2002.
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