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YT02 XHC

2002 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

172,417 mi
Last recorded172,417 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2017
Typical for 2002 Subaru Forester90,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT02 XHC
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 17 Mar 2017 172,417 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Coolant leak ()

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Bumper insecure ()

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel both front drumsticks (2.2.A.1b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion front cross member (6.1.B.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 160,407 miles

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

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 9 Mar 2016 160,400 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 157,173 miles

Front back plates corroded

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 3 Mar 2015 157,173 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front back plates corroded

Pass 24 Feb 2014 144,900 miles

Front brake back plates corroded

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Service brake slight binding

Fail 24 Feb 2014 144,900 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Front brake back plates corroded

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Service brake slight binding

Pass 18 Feb 2013 133,242 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2012 121,890 miles

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

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

O/S/F brake back plate slightly deteriated

Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear no plate light dull

Unable to test rear seat belts

Pass 22 Feb 2011 110,463 miles

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Unable to test rear seat belts

Fail 22 Feb 2011 110,463 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Unable to test rear seat belts

Pass 28 May 2010 102,107 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 96,267 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 89,887 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 60,391 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 42,334 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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YT02 XHC is a 2002 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 YT02 XHC, 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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YT02 XHC is a 2002 Subaru Forester, first registered on 25 April 2002.

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