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YP52 YEG

2002 Subaru Forester

Gold Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

95,423 mi
Last recorded95,423 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2024
Typical for 2002 Subaru Forester90,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP52 YEG
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2002
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2024 95,423 miles

Coil spring corroded x4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2023 83,519 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 74,811 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust system corroded

Pass 26 Jan 2021 62,279 miles

Coil spring corroded ALL 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear box badly corroded and peeling exhaust corroded along length

rear discs corroded

Fail 26 Jan 2021 62,279 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases blow kat to mid pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low not set (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low not set (4.1.2 (a))

BOTH front tyres worn uneven badly perished splitting

Coil spring corroded ALL 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre worn hard in center badly perished and splitting

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

rear box badly corroded and peeling exhaust corroded along length

rear discs corroded

Pass 18 Jan 2020 59,604 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2019 58,642 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2018 57,035 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2017 55,878 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Feb 2016 54,914 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 52,745 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2015 52,744 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Nov 2013 50,049 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2012 47,405 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 43,327 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Oct 2011 43,327 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2010 38,103 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2010 38,034 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Nov 2009 34,989 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 32,117 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2007 27,872 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 23,745 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2005 18,006 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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YP52 YEG is a 2002 Subaru Forester in Gold with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 YP52 YEG, 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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YP52 YEG is a 2002 Subaru Forester, first registered on 13 November 2002.

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