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DA52 DDL

2002 Subaru Forester

Green Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

140,602 mi
Last recorded140,602 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2018
Typical for 2002 Subaru Forester90,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA52 DDL
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2018 140,602 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Electrical wiring insecure trailer socket (4.11 (a) (i))

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

tow bracket corroded

Fail 12 Oct 2018 140,598 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Emissions not tested eml on - effecting emissions (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Electrical wiring insecure trailer socket (4.11 (a) (i))

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

tow bracket corroded

Pass 11 Oct 2017 136,266 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2017 136,258 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded subframe (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded subframe (2.4.A.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 132,302 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 126,434 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust heat shield loose on front pipe

Pass 21 Oct 2014 114,865 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 106,655 miles

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 26 Oct 2012 97,820 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2012 97,820 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Oct 2011 88,535 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 10 Oct 2011 88,535 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Oct 2010 76,664 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2009 68,452 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2009 68,234 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2008 58,583 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 49,795 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 43,388 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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DA52 DDL is a 2002 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 DA52 DDL, 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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DA52 DDL is a 2002 Subaru Forester, first registered on 29 November 2002.

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