MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
138,908 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output slightly deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))
Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (not to cords) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear shock absorber dust cover deteriorated
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner boot (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (not to cords) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear reverse lights not working
Rear washer jet not working
Rear wiper not working
Front brake discs slightly lipped
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (frayed ) (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Rear tyres slightly cracking (not to cords)
Rear wiper split and smearing
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front brake discs slightly lipped
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (frayed ) (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Rear tyres slightly cracking (not to cords)
Rear wiper split and smearing
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Rear wiper split and smearing
slight engine oil leak
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working side light (1.1.A.3b)
Rear registration plate insecure and faded (6.3.1b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Rear wiper split and smearing
slight engine oil leak
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
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 LVC 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 78.9%.
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 LVC, 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 YK52 LVC registered?
YK52 LVC is a 2002 Subaru Forester, first registered on 30 September 2002.
Is YK52 LVC safe to buy?
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