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AE52 BYO

2002 Subaru Forester

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2017
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

101,710 mi
Last recorded101,710 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2016
Typical for 2002 Subaru Forester90,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE52 BYO
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 15 Aug 2016 101,710 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 95,970 miles

Offside Front tyre has nail

Pass 18 Aug 2014 88,282 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 80,215 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 73,846 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 67,029 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 58,444 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 51,277 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 45,996 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 40,210 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 33,209 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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AE52 BYO is a 2002 Subaru Forester in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 AE52 BYO, 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 AE52 BYO registered?

AE52 BYO is a 2002 Subaru Forester, first registered on 23 September 2002.

Is AE52 BYO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE52 BYO shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AE52 BYO have outstanding finance?

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