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YX02 AEK

2002 Subaru Forester

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

126,583 mi
Last recorded126,583 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2016
Typical for 2002 Subaru Forester90,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX02 AEK
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2016 126,583 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 114,388 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 110,091 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Nov 2013 109,941 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 108,432 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2011 95,943 miles

SLIGHT WEAR ON OFFSIDE REAR TYRE

Pass 10 Mar 2010 87,493 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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

high travel on parking brake

steel wheel fitted to nsf

Pass 16 Mar 2009 79,038 miles

N/s front inner cv boot split.Rear wiper blade.

rear pads getting low

Fail 5 Mar 2009 78,882 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

N/s front inner cv boot split.Rear wiper blade.

rear pads getting low

Pass 27 Feb 2008 70,639 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 63,566 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 54,499 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2006 54,499 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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YX02 AEK is a 2002 Subaru Forester in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 YX02 AEK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YX02 AEK registered?

YX02 AEK is a 2002 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 March 2002.

Is YX02 AEK safe to buy?

The MOT history for YX02 AEK shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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