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AM51 XPB

2002 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2020
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

217,051 mi
Last recorded217,051 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2019
Typical for 2002 Subaru Forester90,215 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM51 XPB
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2019 217,051 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Apr 2019 217,041 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2018 208,298 miles

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 8 Apr 2017 198,880 miles

Nearside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

all 4 tyres perished

covers fitted obscuring components

Pass 2 Apr 2016 191,417 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

child seat fitted

steering rack damp

Fail 24 Mar 2016 191,261 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

child seat fitted

steering rack damp

Pass 10 Apr 2015 180,597 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2015 180,329 miles

Centre Rear Electrical wiring damaged, likely to cause a short (1.9.2b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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AM51 XPB is a 2002 Subaru Forester in Green with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 AM51 XPB, 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 AM51 XPB registered?

AM51 XPB is a 2002 Subaru Forester, first registered on 31 December 2002.

Is AM51 XPB safe to buy?

The MOT history for AM51 XPB shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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