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DX52 LCW

2002 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

163,902 mi
Last recorded163,902 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2018
Typical for 2002 Subaru Forester90,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX52 LCW
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2018 163,902 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 22 Mar 2018 163,886 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings crossmember under radiator (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 153,229 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 147,127 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear flange (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 141,683 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 129,651 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 117,854 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2014 117,854 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2013 106,924 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 97,686 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2012 97,577 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2011 86,516 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2010 74,703 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2009 62,937 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 53,108 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2008 53,108 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2007 49,040 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 39,735 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 LCW 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 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LCW, 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 LCW registered?

DX52 LCW is a 2002 Subaru Forester, first registered on 27 September 2002.

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