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DY52 ZDR

2002 Subaru Forester

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

123,744 mi
Last recorded123,744 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2019
Typical for 2002 Subaru Forester90,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY52 ZDR
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2019 123,744 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material over fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material over fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 18 Feb 2019 123,742 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material over fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material over fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 9 Feb 2018 113,267 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel strut top rubber starting to perish (2.4.A.1b)

Nearside Front headlamp washer jet missing

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 9 Feb 2018 113,265 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Central Front undertray loose/damaged

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel strut top rubber starting to perish (2.4.A.1b)

Nearside Front headlamp washer jet missing

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2017 103,080 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2016 92,461 miles

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

both rear tyres outterwalls cracking

offside front tyre wearing on outter edge

Fail 17 Feb 2016 92,461 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

both rear tyres outterwalls cracking

offside front tyre wearing on outter edge

Pass 30 Jan 2014 90,813 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2014 90,813 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2013 88,939 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2013 88,939 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 8 Jun 2011 77,971 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2011 77,971 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 64,240 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 54,672 miles

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

advise corrosion on rear subframe and suspension

advise crack in windscreen out side of swept area

Pass 20 Dec 2008 51,090 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Dec 2007 42,015 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 33,899 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 ZDR is a 2002 Subaru Forester in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DY52 ZDR, 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 ZDR registered?

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

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