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CN52 LDC

2002 Subaru Forester

Gold Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

102,539 mi
Last recorded102,539 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2012
Typical for 2002 Subaru Forester90,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN52 LDC
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2002
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2012 102,539 miles

O/S w/blade torn on edges

O/S/F indicator lense cracked

engine management light on

Fail 19 Jan 2012 102,539 miles

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

O/S w/blade torn on edges

O/S/F indicator lense cracked

engine management light on

Pass 6 Dec 2010 94,712 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2010 94,345 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Nov 2009 82,798 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 71,352 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2008 71,284 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Oct 2007 62,705 miles

Offside front tyre worn on inside edge of tread

Pass 10 Oct 2006 51,983 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 LDC is a 2002 Subaru Forester in Gold with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CN52 LDC, 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 CN52 LDC registered?

CN52 LDC is a 2002 Subaru Forester, first registered on 16 October 2002.

Is CN52 LDC safe to buy?

The MOT history for CN52 LDC shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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