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YN52 KXM

2002 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2024
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

96,684 mi
Last recorded96,684 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2023
Typical for 2002 Subaru Forester90,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN52 KXM
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2023 96,684 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases outer skin (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 11 Sep 2023 96,664 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases outer skin back box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 94,450 miles

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

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sides arch to floor /corner bumpers (6.2.2 (d) (i))

wax oil to floor to chassis

Pass 13 Sep 2021 92,707 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2021 92,704 miles

Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced rear both sides inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 91,198 miles

WAX OIL GREASE UNDERBODY NOW WHILE STILL GOOD

Pass 29 Aug 2019 88,932 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill chassis rail (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 85,104 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2018 85,409 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced SUBFRAME (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture BRAKE PIPE FERRELS TO FLEXI PIPE. (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture BRAKE PIPE FERRELLS TO FLEXI PIPE. (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear ANTI ROLL BAR LINK BUSHES

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported BRAKE PIPES (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear ANTI ROLL BAR LINK BUSHES

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported BRAKE PIPES (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 81,893 miles

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

Rear wiper blade split/worn

Pass 7 Jul 2016 77,703 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2015 73,497 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2014 69,762 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2013 65,637 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 65,637 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 60,752 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2011 55,645 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2010 49,474 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 43,359 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 35,753 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 29,792 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 22,721 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2005 17,717 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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YN52 KXM is a 2002 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 YN52 KXM, 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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YN52 KXM is a 2002 Subaru Forester, first registered on 2 October 2002.

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