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YP52 YFE

2002 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

86,573 mi
Last recorded86,573 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2017
Typical for 2002 Subaru Forester90,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP52 YFE
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2017 86,573 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2015 77,558 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 69,115 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Jan 2015 69,115 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Dec 2013 60,660 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2012 52,798 miles

both rear tyre treads starting to wear on edges

metal brake pipes starting to rust

metal brake pipes unions and ferrules starting to rust

nearside front antiroll bar link rod slight movement

offside front tyre tread inner edge wearing

rear exhaust starting to rust

Pass 8 Nov 2011 42,550 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 37,366 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 33,235 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 28,180 miles

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Nov 2007 23,743 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2007 23,638 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Oct 2006 19,046 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2005 13,695 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 YFE is a 2002 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 YFE, 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 YP52 YFE registered?

YP52 YFE is a 2002 Subaru Forester, first registered on 25 November 2002.

Is YP52 YFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for YP52 YFE shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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