MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
93,736 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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certain brake pipes not insight and cannot be assessed
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
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)
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)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
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)
rear subframe andsusp parts very rusty
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
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
underside covered in dried mud
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
airbag warning light illuminated
How Reliable is the Subaru Forester?
Based on 456,470 MOT tests across 33,044 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was DV51 VEM registered?
DV51 VEM is a 2002 Subaru Forester, first registered on 18 January 2002.
Is DV51 VEM safe to buy?
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