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AU52 NVR

2002 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2021
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

179,964 mi
Last recorded179,964 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2020
Typical for 2002 Subaru Forester90,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2020 179,964 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 175,759 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 164,069 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' Screen Cracked N/S, but not in Drivers view (8.3.1d)

Fail 27 Apr 2016 164,069 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working N/S and O/S front position lamps inop (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' Screen Cracked N/S, but not in Drivers view (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Feb 2014 137,568 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 19 Feb 2013 128,990 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2012 120,431 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 113,379 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 103,476 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 90,473 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2008 79,274 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 59,427 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 47,967 miles

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

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

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 NVR 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 92.3%.

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 NVR, 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 NVR registered?

AU52 NVR is a 2002 Subaru Forester, first registered on 23 October 2002.

Is AU52 NVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU52 NVR shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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