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DY52 HFV

2002 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

75,522 mi
Last recorded75,522 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2019
Typical for 2002 Subaru Forester90,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY52 HFV
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2019 75,522 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2018 73,431 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 69,818 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 67,694 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2016 67,694 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Oct 2015 65,898 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 64,309 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2013 62,040 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 60,328 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2011 57,253 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 47,527 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

front discs slightly corroded on inner face

Fail 14 Oct 2010 47,527 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

front discs slightly corroded on inner face

Pass 20 Oct 2009 39,956 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 33,298 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 28,206 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2007 28,206 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Oct 2006 23,635 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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DY52 HFV is a 2002 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 DY52 HFV, 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 DY52 HFV registered?

DY52 HFV is a 2002 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 November 2002.

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The MOT history for DY52 HFV shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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