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AE52 RUU

2002 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

114,048 mi
Last recorded114,048 miles
Recorded on24 Dec 2022
Typical for 2002 Subaru Forester90,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Fail 24 Dec 2022 114,048 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2021 106,791 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 100,288 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2019 93,196 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2018 86,454 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 69,121 miles

engine light on

Fail 11 Sep 2014 66,158 miles

Engine management warning lamp is on.

Exhaust is corroded.

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 66,158 miles

Engine management warning lamp is on.

Exhaust is corroded.

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2013 61,551 miles

Both front wiper blades are split.

E.M.L. is on.

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 is corroded and outer skin is loose.

Pass 20 Sep 2012 56,687 miles

Rear silencer is corroded.

E.M.L. is on.

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)

Fail 20 Sep 2012 56,687 miles

E.M.L. is on.

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

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

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

Rear silencer is corroded.

Pass 24 Sep 2011 51,647 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

OSF wiper b lade is split.

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

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

Fail 24 Sep 2011 51,647 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

OSF wiper b lade is split.

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2010 46,577 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Fail 24 Sep 2010 46,558 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Front registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2009 41,516 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 36,298 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 31,412 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 26,592 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 RUU is a 2002 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2002 Subaru Forester models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 90,215 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 RUU, 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 RUU registered?

AE52 RUU is a 2002 Subaru Forester, first registered on 24 September 2002.

Is AE52 RUU safe to buy?

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