MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
159,403 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front disc inner surfaces badly grooved.
Offside rear tyre perished and worn close to limit.
Rear brake hose ferrules rusting.
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Front disc inner surfaces badly grooved.
Offside rear tyre perished and worn close to limit.
Rear brake hose ferrules rusting.
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Headlamp beam patterns poor due to lens deterioration.
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside rear brake hose ferrule rusting.
Offside rear tyre perishing.
several suspension gaiters deteriorating
Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
All brakes binding.
All nbrake disks in poor condition but not excessive.
several suspension gaiters deteriorating
Both front anti roll bar bushes slightly worn.
Both front tyres worn badly and perished on inner edges.
Rear silencer deteriorated
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
rust on n/s rear petrol pipes -- not quite excesive
rust on o/s rear brake pipes -- not excesive
uneven wear both front tyres
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
rust on n/s rear petrol pipes -- not quite excesive
rust on o/s rear brake pipes -- not excesive
uneven wear both front tyres
Coolant leak from engine
Nearside wiper torn but still effective
Rear brake discs pitted and rear brakes dragging
Rear brake hose ferrules rusting
Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
rear no plate faded † †
How Reliable is the Subaru Forester?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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CN52 LDF is a 2002 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 LDF, 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 LDF is a 2002 Subaru Forester, first registered on 12 November 2002.
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