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AE52 BYX

2002 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2020
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

141,565 mi
Last recorded141,565 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2019
Typical for 2002 Subaru Forester90,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE52 BYX
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2019 141,565 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both front headlamp lens perishing.

vehicle under body has surface rust.

Pass 5 Sep 2018 136,825 miles

Both sides sill covers fitted

General corrosion under vehicle

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Off side and near side rear brake back plates corroded

Under tray fitted

Pass 22 Jul 2017 133,036 miles

sill covers /under trays

Pass 5 Jul 2016 128,610 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre is worn bald on shoulders (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged perishing/spliting (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 120,354 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

near side front headlight glass deteriorated

Pass 3 Jul 2014 110,845 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

plastic outer sill covers fitted preventing full inspection of sills

Fail 3 Jul 2014 110,838 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

plastic outer sill covers fitted preventing full inspection of sills

Pass 4 Jul 2013 98,491 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

exhaust rear box rusty

Pass 4 Jul 2012 92,398 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust rear box rusty

front windscreen slightly discoloured along the bottom

Pass 7 Jul 2011 85,182 miles

front brake disc starting to rust on inner edge

Pass 8 Jul 2010 775,459 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust rear box corroding

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 10 Jul 2009 69,248 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Jul 2008 60,219 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 51,400 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 39,211 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 BYX is a 2002 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 BYX, 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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AE52 BYX is a 2002 Subaru Forester, first registered on 18 October 2002.

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