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YK52 LUE

2002 Subaru Forester

Maroon Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

155,100 mi
Last recorded155,100 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2017
Typical for 2002 Subaru Forester90,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK52 LUE
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2002
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2017 155,100 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 142,817 miles
Fail 3 May 2016 141,418 miles

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)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 125,546 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 125,153 miles

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)

Fail 8 May 2014 125,152 miles

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)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 120,256 miles

Front brake pads low.

Nearside front tyre low tread.

Offside door mirror loose.

Oil level low.

Fail 2 Apr 2013 120,256 miles

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.

Pass 25 Nov 2011 110,588 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2011 110,588 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2010 102,716 miles

Exhaust corroded.

Front crossmember corroded.

Front to rear brake pipes corroded.

Nearside front tyre low tread.

Pass 30 Nov 2009 100,142 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2009 100,142 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2008 83,374 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 69,243 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 57,231 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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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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