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AE52 RUH

2002 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

205,852 mi
Last recorded205,852 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2016
Typical for 2002 Subaru Forester90,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE52 RUH
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 24 Oct 2016 205,852 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 19 Oct 2015 200,401 miles

engine warning light on

rear brake pipes rusting

Pass 22 Oct 2014 195,232 miles

Both front fog lights inoperative, offside lens cracked.

Both front tyre wearing on inner edges slightly.

Engine Light on (flashing), Engine misfiring.

Fail 21 Oct 2014 195,323 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Both front fog lights inoperative, offside lens cracked.

Both front tyre wearing on inner edges slightly.

Engine Light on (flashing), Engine misfiring.

Pass 22 Oct 2013 190,233 miles

Engine malfunction indicator lamp on, engine misfiring at idle

Sliht squeak from auxillary drive belts

both front anti-roll bar links, top bushes splitting and starting to unbond

both front foglights inoperative & offside lens cracked

front exhaust pipe heat shields loose causing rattling

middle forward most exhaust joint heavily corroded

slight engine oil leak from offside cam cover area

Pass 24 Oct 2012 178,312 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2012 178,312 miles

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 25 Oct 2011 162,523 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 144,351 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2010 144,351 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

exhaust system in poor condition

front fog lights inop

front n. plate delaminating

no water on headlamp jets

Pass 30 Oct 2009 132,204 miles

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

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

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

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

both fornt tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 22 Oct 2008 117,189 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2008 117,189 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 30 Oct 2007 102,277 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 84,501 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 RUH is a 2002 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 RUH, 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 RUH registered?

AE52 RUH is a 2002 Subaru Forester, first registered on 30 September 2002.

Is AE52 RUH safe to buy?

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