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YL51 ONJ

2002 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

147,999 mi
Last recorded147,999 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2018
Typical for 2002 Subaru Forester90,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL51 ONJ
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2018 147,999 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 4 Jan 2018 147,862 miles

Nearside Front Upper Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Lower Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Upper Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2017 132,941 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2017 132,873 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.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)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2016 115,164 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 97,566 miles

brake pedal antislip pad worn,but still functional

Fail 29 Sep 2014 97,566 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

brake pedal antislip pad worn,but still functional

Pass 24 Oct 2013 94,721 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 90,863 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar 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 Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Jan 2011 83,930 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2011 83,930 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2010 77,573 miles

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

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

management light on

Pass 9 Jan 2009 70,403 miles

engine management light on

Fail 30 Dec 2008 70,336 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine management light on

Pass 19 Nov 2007 60,691 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2006 52,270 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 ONJ is a 2002 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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

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