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DX52 FNS

2002 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2017
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

146,741 mi
Last recorded146,741 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2016
Typical for 2002 Subaru Forester90,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX52 FNS
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2016 146,741 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2016 146,741 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2015 144,903 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Oct 2014 142,340 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Oct 2013 139,630 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 134,845 miles

osf nsf tyres worn close to warre markers

Fail 18 Sep 2012 134,845 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

osf nsf tyres worn close to warre markers

Fail 7 Sep 2011 118,119 miles

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges

engine management light on

front number plate cracked

Pass 7 Sep 2011 118,119 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

engine management light on

front number plate cracked

Pass 7 Sep 2010 102,536 miles

FRONT NO. PLATE IS CRACKED BUT STILL READABLE

Fail 7 Sep 2010 102,534 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

FRONT NO. PLATE IS CRACKED BUT STILL READABLE

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

REAR BRAKES ARE NOISY

Pass 4 Sep 2009 84,832 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 69,955 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 52,651 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 52,651 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2007 52,651 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Aug 2006 42,519 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2005 27,696 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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DX52 FNS is a 2002 Subaru Forester in Blue 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 DX52 FNS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of DX52 FNS?

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What year was DX52 FNS registered?

DX52 FNS is a 2002 Subaru Forester, first registered on 2 September 2002.

Is DX52 FNS safe to buy?

The MOT history for DX52 FNS shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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