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EX52 GMG

2002 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2024
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

138,535 mi
Last recorded138,535 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2023
Typical for 2002 Subaru Forester90,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX52 GMG
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2023 138,535 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2022 131,864 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 127,270 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear subframe surface corroded

Pass 15 Jan 2020 123,473 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges

rear brake pads wearing low

rear roof rack bars loose

various suspension dust boots wearing low

Fail 10 Jan 2020 123,465 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

front tyres wearing on inner edges

rear brake pads wearing low

rear roof rack bars loose

various suspension dust boots wearing low

Pass 3 Jan 2019 119,742 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Nov 2017 115,790 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake pads very rusty in the brake carrier (seized)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake pads very rusty in the carrier (seized)

Rear number plate cracked

battery earth lead loose

tow bar electrics faulty bad earth

Fail 28 Nov 2017 115,790 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joining pipe to pipe (7.1.2)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate faded bulb (1.1.C.1e)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake pads very rusty in the brake carrier (seized)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake pads very rusty in the carrier (seized)

Rear number plate cracked

battery earth lead loose

tow bar electrics faulty bad earth

Pass 11 Apr 2014 109,674 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 103,591 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 93,830 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 82,959 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 May 2010 77,581 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 68,806 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 54,813 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 46,569 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2005 28,410 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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EX52 GMG is a 2002 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 EX52 GMG, 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 EX52 GMG registered?

EX52 GMG is a 2002 Subaru Forester, first registered on 11 October 2002.

Is EX52 GMG safe to buy?

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