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YT52 VJM

2002 Subaru Forester

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

157,970 mi
Last recorded157,970 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2024
Typical for 2002 Subaru Forester90,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT52 VJM
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2024 157,970 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2023 152,521 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2023 152,521 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Aug 2022 144,633 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2021 133,420 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 129,196 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 125,470 miles

vehicle structure getting dry + flaky

Pass 30 Aug 2018 118,151 miles

both front coil springs corroded.

both front tyres very low.

exhaust knocking.

front exhaust in poor condition.

off side rear lower 2 x steel brake pipes very corroded.

off side rear tyre very low.

rear upper sub frame very corroded.

slight exhaust blow at catalytic convertor.

Pass 31 Aug 2017 110,023 miles

o/s/f indicator bulb slightly discoloured

o/s/r steel brake pipes at fuel tank area slightly corroded.

rear exhaust poorly fitted.

slight exhaust blow from cat area.

Fail 31 Aug 2017 109,986 miles

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

o/s/f brake pads appear to be getting low.

o/s/f indicator bulb slightly discoloured

o/s/r steel brake pipes at fuel tank area slightly corroded.

rear exhaust poorly fitted.

slight exhaust blow from cat area.

Pass 25 Apr 2016 97,427 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 86,994 miles

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

exhaust corroded in places.

o/s/f indicator lense damaged.

Fail 21 Apr 2015 86,928 miles

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

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

exhaust corroded in places.

o/s/f indicator lense damaged.

Pass 25 Apr 2014 77,191 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2013 69,897 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 67,229 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 64,969 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2011 64,969 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2010 61,264 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 57,156 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 51,479 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 40,417 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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YT52 VJM is a 2002 Subaru Forester in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 YT52 VJM, 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 YT52 VJM registered?

YT52 VJM is a 2002 Subaru Forester, first registered on 26 September 2002.

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