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DY52 ZDP

2002 Subaru Forester

Silver Lpg 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

168,552 mi
Last recorded168,552 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2016
Typical for 2002 Subaru Forester90,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY52 ZDP
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2016 168,552 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to front flexi (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Rear Inner sill damaged

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 31 Oct 2015 153,744 miles

Oil leak on engine

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items in boot not allowing complete inspection of prescribed areas

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion Sill/ Jacking point (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Connected to 4 way connector block (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Unable to check rear wheel bearings due to AWD system not allowing wheels to be rotated.

Fail 31 Oct 2015 153,744 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items in boot not allowing complete inspection of prescribed areas

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion Sill/ Jacking point (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Connected to 4 way connector block (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak on engine

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Unable to check rear wheel bearings due to AWD system not allowing wheels to be rotated.

Pass 12 Nov 2014 147,202 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

surface corrosion on both rear inner sills

surface corrosion on underside of vehicle to the rear

Fail 7 Nov 2014 147,099 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

surface corrosion on both rear inner sills

surface corrosion on underside of vehicle to the rear

Pass 17 Nov 2013 140,765 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2012 129,092 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 115,319 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 99,207 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 82,915 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 67,973 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2007 56,715 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2006 50,621 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 ZDP is a 2002 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 ZDP, 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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DY52 ZDP is a 2002 Subaru Forester, first registered on 14 November 2002.

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