MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
128,709 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
corrosion to brake pipes
corrosion to exhaust
damage to windscreen
front brake discs worn corroded
front wipers slightly smearing
oil residue on engine
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
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
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
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
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
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
Oil leak
engine management light on
exhaust backbox skins peeling/corrodid not blowing
front number plate damaged not affecting letters
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
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
advise nearside number plate bulb duller than offside bulb
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)
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)
How Reliable is the Subaru Forester?
Based on 456,470 MOT tests across 33,044 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is BV52 XUO safe to buy?
The MOT history for BV52 XUO shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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