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DK52 OAZ

2002 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2025
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

212,131 mi
Last recorded212,131 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2024
Typical for 2002 Subaru Forester90,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK52 OAZ
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2024 212,131 miles

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

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

damp patch on fuel tank

Fail 13 Sep 2024 211,862 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength top inner arch by damper mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength top inner arch by damper mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2023 205,180 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2023 204,922 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2022 195,752 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Aug 2022 195,309 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear going into block joint connector and coming out (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear going into connector block and pipe coming out (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2021 186,496 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2020 173,254 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 156,577 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 137,839 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2018 137,836 miles

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 120,418 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2016 120,339 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Engine management light on

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2015 112,811 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2015 112,811 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Nov 2014 104,600 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2014 104,600 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Nov 2013 94,934 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Oct 2012 84,859 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2011 78,389 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Oct 2011 78,389 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 2 Sep 2010 72,826 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2009 66,449 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 58,131 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 50,387 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 42,324 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2005 32,369 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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DK52 OAZ is a 2002 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 DK52 OAZ, 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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DK52 OAZ is a 2002 Subaru Forester, first registered on 27 September 2002.

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