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YL51 ONM

2002 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

149,141 mi
Last recorded149,141 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2017
Typical for 2002 Subaru Forester90,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2017 149,141 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2016 131,745 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2015 119,955 miles

Engine management light on

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

Pass 20 Jan 2014 108,507 miles

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

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 29 Jan 2013 98,273 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2013 98,273 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2012 89,228 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2011 79,251 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2010 70,700 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2009 63,918 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2008 55,849 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2007 48,970 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Jan 2007 48,970 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 40,907 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 ONM is a 2002 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 ONM, 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 ONM registered?

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

Is YL51 ONM safe to buy?

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