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YN02 WVM

2002 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

111,984 mi
Last recorded111,984 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2020
Typical for 2002 Subaru Forester90,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN02 WVM
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2020 111,984 miles

Both front brakes binding

Corrosion to underside of vehicle

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside rear wheel arch corroded

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

Rear subframe corroded

Sill covers fitted

Pass 18 Jun 2019 108,123 miles

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

Macpherson strut mounting corroded both sides rear

Nearside and offside inner driveshaft boot split

Rear suspension arms corroded

Sill covers fitted

Pass 18 Jun 2018 105,515 miles

Front discs slightly lipped

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside and offside inner driveshafts boots split

Offside Rear Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear suspension arms corroded

Sill covers fitted

Pass 19 Jun 2017 103,748 miles

Front discs lipped

Nearside and offside front inner driveshaft gaiters split

Rear Both sides suspension arms corroded

Sill covers fitted

Fail 19 Jun 2017 103,747 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both sides (8.2.2)

Front discs lipped

Nearside and offside front inner driveshaft gaiters split

Rear Both sides suspension arms corroded

Sill covers fitted

Pass 21 Jun 2016 101,956 miles

Nearside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Rear (2.7.3)

Nearside front inner driveshaft gaiter split

Offside front inner driveshaft gaiter split

Sill covers fitted

Pass 29 May 2015 99,306 miles

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

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

nearside front inner drive shaft gaitor split

offside front inner drive shaft gaitor split

Pass 23 May 2014 97,264 miles
Fail 23 May 2014 97,264 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jun 2013 94,945 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2013 94,944 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 May 2012 92,237 miles

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

rear exhaust system deteriorated

Fail 11 May 2011 87,838 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 11 May 2011 87,838 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 12 May 2010 81,430 miles

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

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

Fail 12 May 2010 81,430 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2009 74,024 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 68,399 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2007 58,013 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2006 47,124 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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YN02 WVM is a 2002 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YN02 WVM, 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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YN02 WVM is a 2002 Subaru Forester, first registered on 3 May 2002.

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