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YM52 AAV

2002 Subaru Forester

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2021
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

101,066 mi
Last recorded101,066 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2020
Typical for 2002 Subaru Forester90,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM52 AAV
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2020 101,066 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

both front lenses slight misting

unable to properly inspect sills due to plastic sideskirts

Fail 5 Jun 2020 101,066 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

both front lenses slight misting

Pass 16 Sep 2019 94,322 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2019 94,321 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear to and from junction (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 81,281 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Sep 2017 69,422 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 58,261 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 42,713 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 29,143 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 19,866 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2012 13,508 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 12,656 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 11,200 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 10,478 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 9,420 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 8,250 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 7,264 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2005 6,145 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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YM52 AAV is a 2002 Subaru Forester in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 YM52 AAV, 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 YM52 AAV registered?

YM52 AAV is a 2002 Subaru Forester, first registered on 16 December 2002.

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