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DX52 LDD

2002 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2024
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

182,228 mi
Last recorded182,228 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2023
Typical for 2002 Subaru Forester90,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2023 182,228 miles

both rear sills corroded

slight oil leak on engine

Pass 5 Jan 2022 174,290 miles

slight oil leak on engine

under body corroded

Pass 14 Dec 2020 162,952 miles

under body corroded

Pass 14 Jan 2020 155,619 miles

Front sub frame corroded

Front tyres low on tread

Pass 15 Feb 2019 150,303 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2019 150,283 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded all four at rear ... (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner sills ….. (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Feb 2018 145,469 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 140,319 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened also pads getting low (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Inner cv boot deteriorated

Pass 8 Feb 2016 134,331 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 128,277 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2015 128,236 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 8 Feb 2014 123,096 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Feb 2013 116,926 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 107,794 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2011 91,530 miles

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

drivers headlight bracket broke

engine management light on

Fail 5 Feb 2011 91,530 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

drivers headlight bracket broke

engine management light on

Pass 11 Feb 2010 67,765 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2009 66,644 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 55,675 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 39,434 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 23,381 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 20,936 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 LDD is a 2002 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 LDD, 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 LDD registered?

DX52 LDD is a 2002 Subaru Forester, first registered on 6 December 2002.

Is DX52 LDD safe to buy?

The MOT history for DX52 LDD shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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