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YX02 VLG

2002 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

114,044 mi
Last recorded114,044 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2014
Typical for 2002 Subaru Forester90,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX02 VLG
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2014 114,044 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 106,947 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2013 106,946 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2012 101,350 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2012 101,350 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)

mil lamp on

Pass 9 Nov 2011 93,365 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

drivers mirror has a temporary repair

mil lamp is on

some rear brake pipes are greased

Pass 24 Feb 2011 87,448 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 81,235 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2009 74,066 miles

advise front discs and pads worn

exhaust blowing slightly at cat

Pass 20 Mar 2008 70,743 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2008 70,743 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Pass 14 Mar 2007 62,889 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 50,048 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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YX02 VLG is a 2002 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 VLG, 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 YX02 VLG registered?

YX02 VLG is a 2002 Subaru Forester, first registered on 21 March 2002.

Is YX02 VLG safe to buy?

The MOT history for YX02 VLG shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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