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AE52 RUW

2002 Subaru Forester

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

82,166 mi
Last recorded82,166 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2018
Typical for 2002 Subaru Forester90,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2018 82,166 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 82,087 miles

General corrosion to suspension, exhaust and brake pipes

Pass 19 Nov 2015 80,766 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 77,268 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 71,210 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 65,934 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Power steering fluid leak around reservoir

Rear silencer corroded

o/s/r tyre starting to crack/perish

Pass 22 Sep 2011 59,999 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 54,518 miles

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

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

both sides front brake discs worn slightly

Pass 11 Aug 2009 45,374 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 38,413 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2008 38,382 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2007 30,345 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2007 30,000 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2006 23,048 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 RUW is a 2002 Subaru Forester in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 RUW, 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 RUW registered?

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

Is AE52 RUW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE52 RUW shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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