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YR52 HXD

2002 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2025
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

82,016 mi
Last recorded82,016 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2024
Typical for 2002 Subaru Forester90,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR52 HXD
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2024 82,016 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2018 81,963 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2016 79,155 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened near and offside. Recommend Replacement (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Dec 2015 75,840 miles

All brake pipes are covered in plastic covering

Fail 14 Dec 2015 75,840 miles

All brake pipes are covered in plastic covering

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Dec 2014 70,275 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 67,079 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 61,681 miles

slight damping on near and offside rear brake back plates

Pass 8 Dec 2011 55,277 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 48,513 miles

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

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

offside headlight aim on maximum limit

Pass 16 Nov 2009 39,363 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 32,765 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 28,596 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 23,545 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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YR52 HXD 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 YR52 HXD, 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 YR52 HXD registered?

YR52 HXD is a 2002 Subaru Forester, first registered on 31 October 2002.

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