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DE52 FDF

2002 Subaru Forester

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

160,800 mi
Last recorded160,800 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2022
Typical for 2002 Subaru Forester90,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE52 FDF
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2022 160,800 miles

underside of vehicle heavily coated in underseal

Pass 21 Jan 2021 152,854 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

underside heavily corroded

Fail 16 Jan 2021 152,825 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear backing plates (1.1.21 (e) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jun 2018 142,042 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 132,845 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all rear front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 17 Aug 2017 132,839 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all rear front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2016 110,204 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2016 110,204 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2015 101,047 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2015 101,047 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2014 95,405 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

corrosion to exhaust.

Fail 9 Sep 2014 95,405 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

corrosion to exhaust.

Pass 10 Sep 2013 86,602 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2013 86,602 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Fail 21 Sep 2012 81,387 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2012 81,387 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2011 75,490 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2010 68,465 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 60,940 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2009 59,963 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2008 56,905 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 49,529 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 39,389 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2005 29,065 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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DE52 FDF is a 2002 Subaru Forester in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 DE52 FDF, 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 DE52 FDF registered?

DE52 FDF is a 2002 Subaru Forester, first registered on 23 November 2002.

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