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YL51 KTX

2002 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

132,173 mi
Last recorded132,173 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2018
Typical for 2002 Subaru Forester90,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL51 KTX
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2018 132,173 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

n/s/r tyre 3mm tread left.

o/s/r tyre slightly perished not to x/s and 2.5mm tread left at time of test.

Pass 13 Jun 2017 126,640 miles

N/S and O/S rear outer sills slightly corroded, covers fitted not allowing full inspection.

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and perished (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2016 121,090 miles

both rear tyres slightly perished tread not to x/s at time of test.

cat to center exhaust joint blowing slightly not to x/s at time of test.

front flexi brake hose metal ends corroded not to x/s at time of test.

plastic outer sill covers fitted at time of test.

rear metal brake pipes and flexi hose metal ends corroded not to x/s at time of test.

Fail 10 Jun 2016 121,090 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported 3 x rubber mounts required. (7.1.1)

both rear tyres slightly perished tread not to x/s at time of test.

cat to center exhaust joint blowing slightly not to x/s at time of test.

front flexi brake hose metal ends corroded not to x/s at time of test.

plastic outer sill covers fitted at time of test.

rear metal brake pipes and flexi hose metal ends corroded not to x/s at time of test.

Pass 13 Jun 2015 112,381 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2014 105,968 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2013 99,753 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2012 92,525 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2012 92,525 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 84,484 miles

FRONT DISCS VERY POOR

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2010 78,938 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Jan 2009 75,232 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 73,757 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 67,807 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 56,259 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 KTX is a 2002 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 YL51 KTX, 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 YL51 KTX registered?

YL51 KTX is a 2002 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 February 2002.

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