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EF51 XNG

2002 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

140,444 mi
Last recorded140,444 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2016
Typical for 2002 Subaru Forester90,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF51 XNG
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2016 140,444 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2016 140,438 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2015 135,535 miles

EML warning light on.

Fail 6 Aug 2015 135,523 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

EML warning light on.

Pass 7 Aug 2014 130,021 miles

engine management light stays on

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Aug 2013 124,801 miles

Blow from centre and rear exhaust joints.

Drivers seatbelt slightly frayed on edges.

Nearside front tyre on limit on edges.

Rear wiper blade split.

Slight play in both rear anti-roll bar bushes.

Fail 28 Sep 2012 122,518 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 122,518 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 3 Aug 2011 115,775 miles

e m l stay on

wind screen stone chip

Pass 3 Jun 2010 110,018 miles

Engine management light on

Fail 3 Jun 2010 110,018 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine management light on

Pass 26 May 2009 100,474 miles
Fail 26 May 2009 100,474 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 4 Apr 2008 90,037 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2007 77,724 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 66,583 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2005 52,722 miles

nearside rear seat belt visual inspection only child seat fitted

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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EF51 XNG is a 2002 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 EF51 XNG, 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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EF51 XNG is a 2002 Subaru Forester, first registered on 11 January 2002.

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