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AU52 NVG

2002 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

113,992 mi
Last recorded113,992 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2016
Typical for 2002 Subaru Forester90,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU52 NVG
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2016 113,992 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion Strut brace (6.1.B.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 110,078 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2015 110,078 miles

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 11 Nov 2014 107,040 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2013 99,301 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2013 99,228 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2012 85,812 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 79,769 miles

front pads getting low

Pass 1 Nov 2010 69,940 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 62,591 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 56,234 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 49,013 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 41,788 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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AU52 NVG is a 2002 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 AU52 NVG, 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 AU52 NVG registered?

AU52 NVG is a 2002 Subaru Forester, first registered on 26 September 2002.

Is AU52 NVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU52 NVG shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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