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YX52 HDH

2002 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

189,423 mi
Last recorded189,423 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2020
Typical for 2002 Subaru Forester90,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX52 HDH
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Fail 15 Jun 2020 189,423 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Damage to bumper. No sharp edges

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Cracked (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Fog lamp lens cracked

Pass 3 Jun 2019 186,414 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Cracked (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Jun 2019 186,414 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Cracked (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 184,183 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 175,944 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 167,182 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 158,893 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2015 158,893 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2014 146,805 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 133,970 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 123,151 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 May 2011 109,765 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 97,445 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2009 84,463 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2009 84,463 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 70,096 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 55,929 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 42,709 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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YX52 HDH is a 2002 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YX52 HDH, 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 YX52 HDH registered?

YX52 HDH is a 2002 Subaru Forester, first registered on 30 December 2002.

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