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YR02 MUY

2002 Subaru Forester

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

141,534 mi
Last recorded141,534 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2013
Typical for 2002 Subaru Forester90,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR02 MUY
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2013 141,534 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2012 133,797 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2012 133,797 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2011 125,284 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 115,339 miles

Nearside rear tyre wearing low on outer edge

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Apr 2009 105,134 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2008 96,094 miles

both rear tyres starting to perish on treads

Pass 20 Apr 2007 85,693 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Apr 2006 78,174 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 MUY is a 2002 Subaru Forester in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 YR02 MUY, 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 YR02 MUY registered?

YR02 MUY is a 2002 Subaru Forester, first registered on 14 June 2002.

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