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DF52 BNX

2002 Subaru Forester

Grey Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

127,453 mi
Last recorded127,453 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2015
Typical for 2002 Subaru Forester90,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF52 BNX
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2015 127,453 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

small crack nearside windscreen

Fail 29 Jan 2015 127,453 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

small crack nearside windscreen

Pass 28 Jan 2014 117,879 miles

front tyres wearing on outer edge

o/s rear lamp condensated

steering/suspension components corroded

Fail 28 Jan 2014 117,879 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front tyres wearing on outer edge

o/s rear lamp condensated

steering/suspension components corroded

Pass 7 Feb 2013 108,111 miles

rear silencer deteriorating

Fail 7 Feb 2013 108,111 miles

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

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

rear silencer deteriorating

Pass 30 Jan 2012 92,237 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 92,117 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 69,178 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside wiper blade split

Pass 27 Sep 2008 61,855 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 56,945 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 51,050 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 4 Oct 2006 51,036 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2005 44,501 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2005 44,501 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.6d)

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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DF52 BNX is a 2002 Subaru Forester in Grey 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 DF52 BNX, 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 DF52 BNX registered?

DF52 BNX is a 2002 Subaru Forester, first registered on 28 September 2002.

Is DF52 BNX safe to buy?

The MOT history for DF52 BNX shows 15 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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