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AJ52 PXL

2002 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

154,878 mi
Last recorded154,878 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2018
Typical for 2002 Subaru Forester90,215 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ52 PXL
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2018 154,878 miles

engine oil leak

Pass 21 Jan 2017 144,572 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 137,439 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2016 137,439 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Jan 2015 130,466 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 122,328 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 111,895 miles

exhaust very corroded and leaking in places, and heat shield rattling

Fail 9 Jan 2013 111,895 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

exhaust very corroded and leaking in places, and heat shield rattling

Pass 3 Jan 2012 99,598 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2012 99,598 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Jan 2011 89,162 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2010 81,304 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2009 74,632 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 65,533 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2007 52,557 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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AJ52 PXL 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 80%.

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 AJ52 PXL, 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 AJ52 PXL registered?

AJ52 PXL is a 2002 Subaru Forester, first registered on 20 December 2002.

Is AJ52 PXL safe to buy?

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