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BV52 XUO

2002 Subaru Forester

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

128,709 mi
Last recorded128,709 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2017
Typical for 2002 Subaru Forester90,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV52 XUO
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2017 128,709 miles

corrosion to brake pipes

corrosion to exhaust

damage to windscreen

front brake discs worn corroded

front wipers slightly smearing

oil residue on engine

Fail 7 Apr 2017 128,709 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

corrosion to brake pipes

corrosion to exhaust

damage to windscreen

front brake discs worn corroded

front wipers slightly smearing

oil residue on engine

Pass 16 May 2016 121,971 miles

exhaust back box hanger corroded off(still secure)

front brake discs lipped and corroded

o/s/f tyre worn on inner

rear exhaust system corroded and in poor condition

Fail 16 May 2016 121,971 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Tyre has ply or cords exposed o/s/f tyre (4.1.D.1b)

exhaust back box hanger corroded off(still secure)

front brake discs lipped and corroded

n/s/r brake disc corroding

o/s/f tyre worn on inner

rear exhaust system corroded and in poor condition

Pass 3 Jun 2015 118,526 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

various brake pipes corroded

Pass 29 May 2014 115,294 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 May 2013 105,723 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 94,552 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2012 94,431 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

engine management light on

Pass 2 Mar 2011 81,534 miles

Oil leak

engine management light on

exhaust backbox skins peeling/corrodid not blowing

front number plate damaged not affecting letters

Fail 2 Mar 2011 81,532 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Oil leak

engine management light on

exhaust backbox skins peeling/corrodid not blowing

front discs lipped and thin

front number plate damaged not affecting letters

Fail 27 Feb 2010 68,679 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

advise nearside number plate bulb duller than offside bulb

Pass 27 Feb 2010 68,679 miles

advise nearside number plate bulb duller than offside bulb

Pass 5 Mar 2009 53,379 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2009 53,379 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 Feb 2008 37,985 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2006 33,864 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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BV52 XUO is a 2002 Subaru Forester in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 BV52 XUO, 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 BV52 XUO registered?

BV52 XUO is a 2002 Subaru Forester, first registered on 25 September 2002.

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