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YL51 KTP

2002 Subaru Forester

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2019
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

196,909 mi
Last recorded196,909 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2018
Typical for 2002 Subaru Forester90,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL51 KTP
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2018 196,909 miles

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 16 Mar 2018 196,904 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 19 Feb 2018 196,890 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 21 Feb 2017 184,121 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear tyre edges worn

underside dirty

Fail 21 Feb 2017 184,121 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits possibly due to exhaust leak (7.3.D.3)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear tyre edges worn

underside dirty

Pass 24 Feb 2016 170,229 miles

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion subframe (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

oil level low

Fail 17 Feb 2016 170,228 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded beside fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion subframe (6.1.A.1)

oil level low

Pass 25 Feb 2015 157,086 miles

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

underbody dirty

Fail 23 Feb 2015 157,035 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

underbody dirty

Pass 21 Feb 2014 142,743 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 20 Feb 2014 142,743 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Mar 2013 128,131 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2013 128,098 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Mar 2012 115,377 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2012 115,347 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2011 99,796 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 85,478 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 69,569 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 66,920 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Nov 2007 53,803 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 8 Dec 2006 42,653 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front brake discs and pads worn

Pass 16 Dec 2005 34,582 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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YL51 KTP is a 2002 Subaru Forester in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 YL51 KTP, 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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YL51 KTP is a 2002 Subaru Forester, first registered on 10 January 2002.

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