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YS52 EMV

2002 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2021
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

100,396 mi
Last recorded100,396 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2021
Typical for 2002 Subaru Forester90,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS52 EMV
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Fail 1 Nov 2021 100,396 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 91,548 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 25 Nov 2020 91,548 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2019 84,344 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 82,495 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

both inner sills rusted

Fail 11 Sep 2018 82,488 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength upper arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

both inner sills rusted

Pass 21 Sep 2017 75,183 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2017 75,182 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 72,425 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 14 Sep 2016 72,424 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 69,500 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2014 62,084 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2014 62,084 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Sep 2013 52,628 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2013 52,628 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 18 Sep 2012 45,200 miles

slight fluctuation of front brakes

Pass 28 Oct 2011 43,784 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

fuel tank straps rusty

Pass 28 Oct 2010 40,466 miles

n/s front brake low efficiency

Pass 28 Oct 2009 36,274 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2008 34,102 miles

nearside front tyre edges wearing slightly

Pass 7 Nov 2007 30,143 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 24,620 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2005 19,563 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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YS52 EMV 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 69.6%.

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 YS52 EMV, 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 YS52 EMV registered?

YS52 EMV is a 2002 Subaru Forester, first registered on 27 November 2002.

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