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YK52 LVC

2002 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2020
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

138,908 mi
Last recorded138,908 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2019
Typical for 2002 Subaru Forester90,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK52 LVC
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2019 138,908 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2018 127,672 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2018 127,672 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2017 117,277 miles

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

Fail 3 Aug 2017 117,266 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2016 111,854 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 105,642 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 98,435 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 89,949 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 80,775 miles

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)

Pass 9 Sep 2011 71,769 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 64,896 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 55,957 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2008 48,185 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Sep 2008 48,185 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 39,617 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 30,941 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2005 22,400 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2005 22,400 miles

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.

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 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.

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