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YK52 LUJ

2002 Subaru Forester

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

162,890 mi
Last recorded162,890 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2020
Typical for 2002 Subaru Forester90,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK52 LUJ
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2020 162,890 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2020 162,886 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected shock mounting (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected shock mounting (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Feb 2019 161,127 miles

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

under body showing corrosion

Pass 30 Jan 2018 157,584 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2018 157,580 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 14 Feb 2017 154,611 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front to centre section. (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Feb 2016 152,326 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 148,217 miles

both front tyres wearing edges

Pass 11 Feb 2014 144,310 miles

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

Fail 15 Feb 2013 141,469 miles

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)

Pass 15 Feb 2013 141,469 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 137,561 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

back box corroded

Fail 15 Feb 2012 137,555 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

back box corroded

Pass 10 Nov 2010 134,193 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 130,915 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 126,622 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 114,021 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 18 Sep 2006 98,551 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 18 Sep 2006 98,551 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2005 67,970 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 LUJ is a 2002 Subaru Forester in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YK52 LUJ, 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 LUJ is a 2002 Subaru Forester, first registered on 27 September 2002.

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