2002 Subaru Forester 2.0L Petrol · NA52 YSY
2002 Subaru Forester (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Nov 2002. Recorded mileage 143,460 miles. MOT expired on 09 Oct 2020.
- Make & Model
- SUBARU FORESTER
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 09 Oct 2020
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Mar 2020)
- Recorded Mileage
- 143,460 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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NA52 YSY Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/03/2019
- 143,460 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
NA52 YSY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
21 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Subaru Forester (NA52 YSY) between October 2006 and March 2019.
The record contains 13 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 11 March 2019 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (11 issues), Brakes (11 issues), Lighting (10 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 26 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))”; “Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))”; “Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))”.
NA52 YSY Mileage History
- 23/10/200635,849 mi
- 18/10/200741,496 mi+5,647 mi
- 20/10/200848,365 mi+6,869 mi
- 22/10/200955,343 mi+6,978 mi
- 22/10/201062,025 mi+6,682 mi
- 18/10/201168,883 mi+6,858 mi
- 18/10/201168,883 mi
- 16/10/201274,363 mi+5,480 mi
- 16/10/201274,363 mi
- 22/10/201379,217 mi+4,854 mi
- 23/10/201379,221 mi+4 mi
- 22/10/201485,664 mi+6,443 mi
- 22/10/201591,669 mi+6,005 mi
- 02/12/201591,740 mi+71 mi
- 03/12/201591,742 mi+2 mi
- 30/11/2016109,220 mi+17,478 mi
- 31/03/2017109,375 mi+155 mi
- 03/04/2018124,683 mi+15,308 mi
- 10/04/2018124,687 mi+4 mi
- 11/03/2019143,460 mi+18,773 mi
- 11/03/2019143,460 mi
Average of roughly 8,692 miles per year across 21 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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- Rear Strut Tower and Chassis CorrosionSerious
UK road salt attacks the rear strut towers and the "U-brace" front subframe, often rotting them from the inside out. Structural corrosion here is one of the most common MOT failure areas on high-mileage SF Foresters and can lead to an MOT failure or expensive structural repair.
- Rear Wheel Bearing FailureModerate
The SF is known for chewing through rear wheel bearings, which can be a difficult and labor-intensive job to replace if the hub bolts are seized. A failing bearing produces a rising drone and, left too late, can damage the hub.
- Exhaust System Corrosion and LeaksModerate
On UK-salted roads the SF's exhaust system, silencer and pipes rust from the outside in, producing loud blowing or hissing noises and potentially an MOT failure on exhaust noise, emissions or leaks. This is most likely once the car is well into its mileage and has seen several winters.
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