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YP52 YFK

2002 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

141,688 mi
Last recorded141,688 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2021
Typical for 2002 Subaru Forester90,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP52 YFK
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2021 141,688 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2020 138,426 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2019 134,188 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2018 129,540 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2017 122,685 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from joint box (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 3 Feb 2017 122,685 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from joint box (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Jan 2016 115,015 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2016 115,015 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2015 108,238 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2014 101,855 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 90,571 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2012 85,020 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2012 85,020 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 78,791 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 71,564 miles

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

Fail 15 Jan 2010 71,564 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2009 65,747 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 55,882 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 37,632 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 YFK is a 2002 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 YFK, 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 YFK is a 2002 Subaru Forester, first registered on 2 December 2002.

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