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YS52 MXV

2002 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2019
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

148,935 mi
Last recorded148,935 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2018
Typical for 2002 Subaru Forester90,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS52 MXV
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2018 148,935 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear of inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

outer sills have plastic sill covers not allowing full check

Fail 18 Sep 2018 148,289 miles

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced rear of inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear of inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))

outer sills have plastic sill covers not allowing full check

Pass 21 Sep 2017 134,210 miles

Nearside Rear bumper support brackets corroded

Pass 16 Sep 2016 117,099 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 103,561 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2015 103,561 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jun 2014 81,853 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 64,077 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 45,000 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 44,844 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Nov 2010 42,274 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 39,328 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 36,293 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear tyres worn on edges

Pass 28 Nov 2007 34,551 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 28 Nov 2007 34,551 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Nov 2006 29,540 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside and nearside rear tyres wearing on edges.

Pass 28 Nov 2005 23,649 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 MXV is a 2002 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 YS52 MXV, 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 MXV registered?

YS52 MXV is a 2002 Subaru Forester, first registered on 12 December 2002.

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The MOT history for YS52 MXV shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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