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YS02 HWZ

2002 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

140,275 mi
Last recorded140,275 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2019
Typical for 2002 Subaru Forester90,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS02 HWZ
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2019 140,275 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Apr 2019 140,263 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2017 135,123 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged bent (2.2.D.2b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 8 Nov 2017 135,108 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner strut tower (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner strut tower (2.4.A.3)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

EML on

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged bent (2.2.D.2b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 12 Sep 2016 131,657 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded rear to centre (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 6 Sep 2016 131,644 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded rear to centre (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 14 Jul 2016 131,271 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

engine management light on

Pass 15 Jul 2015 128,046 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2015 127,912 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2014 123,612 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2013 111,813 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2013 111,813 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jun 2012 100,282 miles

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

engine managment light is on

Pass 2 Jul 2011 92,772 miles

engine managment warning light on indicating a fault.

Fail 1 Jul 2011 92,772 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine managment warning light on indicating a fault.

Pass 21 Jun 2010 81,776 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 72,566 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 54,630 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2008 53,967 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2007 37,914 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 30,513 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2005 24,045 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2005 24,045 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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YS02 HWZ is a 2002 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 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 YS02 HWZ, 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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YS02 HWZ is a 2002 Subaru Forester, first registered on 14 June 2002.

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