MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
180,398 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both wiper blades split (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rubber split/perished (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength strut tower + inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect beam pattern poor both sides/lenses frosted (polished) (4.1.2 (c))
Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides + minor fluctuation (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rubber top mounts perished both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by tank/over axle (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by tank/over axle (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Lower Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported mounting corroded away from inner wing (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bush cracking (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material over fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bush cracking (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material over fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened cross member (5.3.3 (b) (i))
headlamp beam pattern poor
Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material over fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear tyre tread cracking
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material over fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear tyre tread cracking
corrosion on exhaust system
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material over fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear tyre tread cracking
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material over fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear tyre tread cracking
corrosion on exhaust system
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in swept area (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded over fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded over fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)
Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Steering rack slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded over fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded over fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)
Steering rack slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Steering rack slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
brake pedal anti-slip rubber worn
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Steering rack slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
brake pedal anti-slip rubber worn
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
brake pedal anti slip rubber worn
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
brake pedal anti slip rubber worn
front tyres 2.5 - 3mm tread depth
rear brake pipes at union by fuel tank corroding
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
front tyres 2.5 - 3mm tread depth
rear brake pipes at union by fuel tank corroding
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
brake pedal rubber worn
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
brake pedal anti slip slightly worn
exhaust catalyst pipe corroded slight leak
front discs worn
rear silencer corroding
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
brake pedal anti slip provision wearing on edge
nearside rear tyre tread depth 3mm
offside front tyre tread worn to 2mm
offside rear tyre tread worn to 2mm
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
brake pedal anti slip provision wearing on edge
nearside rear tyre tread depth 3mm
offside front tyre tread worn to 2mm
offside rear tyre tread worn to 2mm
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Adv. Exhaust back box corroded.
Adv. Front brake pads low.
Adv. Offside front inner C.V. boot split.
Brake pedal rubber slightly deteriorated. †Slight damage at rear bumper. †Screw NSR tyre tread.
Brake pedal rubber slightly deteriorated. †Slight damage at rear bumper. †Screw NSR tyre tread.
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
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YU02 JWA is a 2002 Subaru Forester in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.
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 YU02 JWA, 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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YU02 JWA is a 2002 Subaru Forester, first registered on 9 July 2002.
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