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DV51 VEM

2002 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

93,736 mi
Last recorded93,736 miles
Recorded on14 May 2018
Typical for 2002 Subaru Forester90,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV51 VEM
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 May 2018 93,736 miles

certain brake pipes not insight and cannot be assessed

Fail 3 May 2018 93,734 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

certain brake pipes not insight and cannot be assessed

Pass 2 May 2017 89,714 miles

Engine management light illuminated

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened And components (2.4.G.1)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 22 Apr 2017 89,673 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Engine management light illuminated

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened And components (2.4.G.1)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2016 85,444 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 79,789 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2015 79,789 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 30 May 2014 74,525 miles

rear subframe andsusp parts very rusty

Fail 28 May 2014 74,480 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

rear subframe andsusp parts very rusty

Pass 23 May 2013 70,781 miles
Fail 23 May 2013 76,774 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

exhaust heat sheild loose

o/s and n/s rear suspension arm bushes slightly worn

Pass 25 May 2012 67,541 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 63,878 miles

underside covered in dried mud

Pass 8 Jun 2010 60,526 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 56,855 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 53,107 miles

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

airbag warning light illuminated

Pass 6 Jun 2007 48,737 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 44,272 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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DV51 VEM is a 2002 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol 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 DV51 VEM, 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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DV51 VEM is a 2002 Subaru Forester, first registered on 18 January 2002.

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