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CV52 YOF

2002 Subaru Forester

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

111,460 mi
Last recorded111,460 miles
Recorded on26 May 2023
Typical for 2002 Subaru Forester90,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV52 YOF
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 May 2023 111,460 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 101,485 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Sep 2021 101,394 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 96,453 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2020 96,451 miles

Front Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2019 91,126 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At various joints and at mounting bracket. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 81,535 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2018 81,522 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner and outer sills corroded through adjacent to rear axle trailing arm. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Towbar component defective Main towbar crossbeam heavily corroded, also brackets to body. (6.1.6 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Behind second exhaust box. (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both headlamp lenses slightly opaque. (4.1.4 (b))

Trailer electrical socket wiring insulation damaged or deteriorated outer body and lid missing. (4.10 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 74,004 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 72,470 miles
Fail 13 May 2016 72,470 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs are heavily corroded and thin (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear suspect there is corosion of sill at rear end behind the plastic trim. jacking piont collapsed.

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

Pass 11 May 2015 69,746 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 66,082 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 56,126 miles

corrosion to all brake discs

corrosion to suspension components

exhaust poor condition

heavy corrosion to towbar

rear number plate poor condition

rear tyres heavy cracks in sidewalls and tread

Pass 26 Oct 2011 53,691 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2009 48,946 miles

corrosion to tow bar

exhaust poor condition

rear number plate poor condition

slight suspension knocks

Pass 8 Dec 2008 42,177 miles

front/rear brake pads wearing low.

Pass 16 Nov 2007 37,964 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 33,534 miles

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

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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CV52 YOF is a 2002 Subaru Forester in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 CV52 YOF, 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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CV52 YOF is a 2002 Subaru Forester, first registered on 22 November 2002.

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