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AE52 RUV

2002 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

145,858 mi
Last recorded145,858 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2016
Typical for 2002 Subaru Forester90,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2016 145,858 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 21 Apr 2015 134,860 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 134,860 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 124,529 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2014 124,529 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2013 116,555 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2013 116,555 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

off side front wiper blade split

Pass 16 Mar 2012 105,814 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2012 105,814 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2011 94,198 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2011 94,198 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2010 109,031 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 71,044 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 59,369 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 48,236 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2007 48,236 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Mar 2006 36,561 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 RUV is a 2002 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 RUV, 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 RUV registered?

AE52 RUV is a 2002 Subaru Forester, first registered on 31 October 2002.

Is AE52 RUV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE52 RUV shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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