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CN52 LCU

2002 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

155,258 mi
Last recorded155,258 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2019
Typical for 2002 Subaru Forester90,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN52 LCU
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2019 155,258 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Sep 2019 155,149 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear suspension corroded

Pass 1 Sep 2018 153,711 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2017 148,496 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 9 Sep 2017 148,496 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2016 140,537 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s/f and o/s/f (3.5.1g)

coil spring corroded n/s/r and o/s/r (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 12 Sep 2015 136,147 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear corrosion to rear subframe

Pass 6 Sep 2014 131,510 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 128,349 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 121,786 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 13 Sep 2011 109,450 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 20 Sep 2010 96,862 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 80,911 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 64,921 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 49,982 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 34,799 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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CN52 LCU is a 2002 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 CN52 LCU, 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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CN52 LCU is a 2002 Subaru Forester, first registered on 17 October 2002.

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