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YS02 HXU

2002 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

59,519 mi
Last recorded59,519 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 Subaru Forester90,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS02 HXU
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 59,519 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security signs of corrosion throughout underside of vehicle (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2025 58,311 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 23 Jul 2024 57,399 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2023 57,270 miles

engine/under/sill covers

Pass 9 Feb 2022 55,996 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

engine/sill covers

Pass 22 Feb 2021 53,915 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 24 Oct 2020 53,893 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 11 May 2019 51,871 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 49,654 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 May 2017 47,626 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 44,861 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2016 44,861 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2015 43,354 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 38,300 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 34,732 miles

1.engine manegment light on 2.exhaust system corroded 3.tyres cracked and perrished unable to see chords

Pass 10 May 2012 32,229 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 21 Apr 2011 28,123 miles

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

plastic outer sill covers fitted

Pass 21 Apr 2011 28,123 miles

plastic outer sill covers fitted

Pass 12 May 2010 23,889 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

both front tyres cracking on sidewalls

Fail 12 May 2010 23,889 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

both front tyres cracking on sidewalls

Pass 14 May 2009 18,731 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

scuff damage to off/side front tyre

Fail 14 May 2009 18,731 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

scuff damage to off/side front tyre

Pass 14 May 2008 12,607 miles

o/s/front disc rusty

Pass 26 Jun 2007 7,281 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 4,792 miles

Offside brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 HXU is a 2002 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YS02 HXU, 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 YS02 HXU registered?

YS02 HXU is a 2002 Subaru Forester, first registered on 28 June 2002.

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