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YU52 ZJN

2002 Subaru Forester

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

234,537 mi
Last recorded234,537 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2016
Typical for 2002 Subaru Forester90,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYU52 ZJN
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2016 234,537 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2016 234,537 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)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2015 220,490 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2015 220,479 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2014
Fail 28 Aug 2014

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

o/s/r tyre wearing on edges

paintwork damage to n/s/f

pedal rubbers wearing

plastic covers fitted over sils

rear wiper blade worn out

stone chips in windscreen

surface rust on parts of susp.

tow bar elec. plug cap missing

under engine cover loose

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management light on

ext. system starting rusty in places

fuel tank retaining straps rusting

general wear on discs

hand brake travel may need att. soon

metal brake pipes starting to rust in places

o/s/f seat covering wearing

Pass 23 Jul 2013 187,170 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2013 187,170 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2012 173,598 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2012 173,598 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2011 164,598 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2010 153,651 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2009 126,169 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Jul 2009 126,169 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2008 100,225 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 73,133 miles

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

Fail 7 Jul 2006 48,729 miles

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Jul 2006 48,729 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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YU52 ZJN is a 2002 Subaru Forester in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 YU52 ZJN, 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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YU52 ZJN is a 2002 Subaru Forester, first registered on 27 September 2002.

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