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DX52 LCT

2002 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2023
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

123,927 mi
Last recorded123,927 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2022
Typical for 2002 Subaru Forester90,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2022 123,927 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 118,041 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 12 Nov 2021 118,041 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Nov 2020 117,228 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2019 116,067 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2018 113,244 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2017 110,840 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 108,930 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 106,961 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 101,518 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2014 101,516 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 Nov 2013 95,491 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Nov 2013 95,491 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Nov 2012 89,842 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Nov 2012 89,842 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 82,641 miles

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

both nearside & offside front brake discs corroded/worn,

Fail 28 Nov 2011 82,641 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

both nearside & offside front brake discs corroded/worn,

Pass 6 Nov 2010 76,161 miles

nearside front tyre is wearing on outer tread

nearside rear tyre tread is starting to wear close to legal requiremnets

Pass 16 Nov 2009 68,521 miles

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

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)

slaght body damage

Fail 7 Nov 2009 68,348 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f tyre worn on edges

Pass 10 Nov 2008 61,148 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 55,279 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2006 45,503 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2006 45,503 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Dec 2005 37,186 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 LCT is a 2002 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 LCT, 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 DX52 LCT registered?

DX52 LCT is a 2002 Subaru Forester, first registered on 12 November 2002.

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