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YR02 LYH

2002 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

103,936 mi
Last recorded103,936 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2016
Typical for 2002 Subaru Forester90,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR02 LYH
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2016 103,936 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

n/s/r tyre slightly perished

o/s/r tyre slightly perished

windscreen damaged - does not effect drivers view of the road

Fail 22 Jul 2016 103,936 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s/r tyre slightly perished

o/s/r tyre slightly perished

windscreen damaged - does not effect drivers view of the road

Pass 22 Jul 2015 98,225 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from front to middle pipe (7.1.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge down to 2mm 205/70/15 (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slight oil leak

Fail 22 Jul 2015 98,225 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from front to middle pipe (7.1.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge down to 2mm 205/70/15 (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slight oil leak

Pass 29 Jul 2014 92,480 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

engine management light is on

exhaust system slightly deteriorated

Fail 29 Jul 2014 92,480 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in offside front tyre

engine management light is on

exhaust system slightly deteriorated

Pass 31 Jul 2013 86,832 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2013 86,832 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Nov 2012 85,484 miles

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

Fail 7 Nov 2012 85,168 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2011 69,354 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 64,863 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 60,285 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 55,355 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 48,228 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 38,594 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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YR02 LYH is a 2002 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YR02 LYH, 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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YR02 LYH is a 2002 Subaru Forester, first registered on 21 May 2002.

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