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YN02 WVP

2002 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

120,142 mi
Last recorded120,142 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2023
Typical for 2002 Subaru Forester90,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2023 120,142 miles

EML Light on

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Mar 2023 120,142 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

EML Light on

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2022 115,991 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

rear springs corroded

Fail 25 Mar 2022 115,991 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar likely to become detached broken (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

rear springs corroded

Pass 25 Mar 2021 109,740 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Surface corrosion to underbody and components

Pass 20 Mar 2020 105,749 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 99,931 miles

Both rear trailing arm bushes deteriorated perished

Pass 10 Mar 2018 92,192 miles

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 87,265 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracked and perished

Offside Rear tyre cracked and perished

front suspension bushes cracked and perished

front tyres wearing unevenly

rear suspension bushes perished and cracked

Pass 31 Mar 2016 82,166 miles

Front Suspension bushes perished

Rear Suspension bushes perished

Fail 31 Mar 2016 82,166 miles

Front Suspension bushes perished

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Suspension bushes perished

Pass 31 Mar 2015 76,702 miles

rear suspension bushes perished

tail pipe exhaust corroded

Pass 18 Mar 2014 72,137 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

light scratch on screen

rear silencer outer skin corroded, no blows

slight perishing on all tyres

Pass 27 Mar 2013 67,833 miles

covers fitted over sills

exhuast tail pipe rusty

Pass 21 Mar 2012 62,187 miles

centre of high level brake light not working

covers on sills

front discs worn

rear silencer rusty and flaky

Pass 22 Mar 2011 57,282 miles

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

front discs lipped

plastic covers on sills

Pass 31 Mar 2010 51,606 miles

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

heat sheild loose

Fail 31 Mar 2010 51,606 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

heat sheild loose

Pass 25 Mar 2009 45,043 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 39,470 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 33,521 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 27,565 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 WVP is a 2002 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 WVP, 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 WVP is a 2002 Subaru Forester, first registered on 27 March 2002.

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