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YL51 ONF

2002 Subaru Forester

White Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2020
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

155,513 mi
Last recorded155,513 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2023
Typical for 2002 Subaru Forester90,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL51 ONF
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Fail 11 Jan 2023 155,513 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill with in 30cm of suspension arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system Connection to brake calipair (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 29 Mar 2019 133,430 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material into brake block (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 129,093 miles

both headlight outer lenses starting to deteriorate

Fail 27 Mar 2018 129,093 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both headlight outer lenses starting to deteriorate

Pass 3 Apr 2017 124,199 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2017 124,199 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 118,391 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 111,319 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2014 106,061 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 100,071 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 95,541 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 89,814 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 83,978 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 79,013 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 72,677 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2008 72,677 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 23 Mar 2007 66,552 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 57,716 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Jan 2006 56,868 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 ONF is a 2002 Subaru Forester in White 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 YL51 ONF, 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 ONF is a 2002 Subaru Forester, first registered on 18 January 2002.

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