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EY52 ENM

2002 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

131,531 mi
Last recorded131,531 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2025
Typical for 2002 Subaru Forester90,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY52 ENM
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2025 131,531 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Jan 2024 123,287 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

underside corrosion

Fail 29 Dec 2023 123,280 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle anti roll bar (5.2.3 (f))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill / arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm insecurely attached bolts snapped (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle anti roll bar (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to n/side rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to o/side rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill / arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm insecurely attached bolts snapped (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar modified so the suspension is inoperative fit wrong way (5.3.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Anti-roll bar modified so the suspension is likely to fail other components both n/side and o/side inner wheel scored due to fit (5.3.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Upper sensor wires burnt on exhaust

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2022 115,908 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2022 115,580 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded two rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 114,789 miles

Rear suspension and structure has signs of age

Pass 6 Nov 2020 113,650 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2020 113,644 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Nov 2019 111,889 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2019 111,883 miles

Emissions not tested unable to read emissions (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Oct 2018 110,625 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 109,320 miles

Exhaust, front flange deteriorated

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

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 11 Oct 2016 101,893 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2016 101,893 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

rear exhaust bracket loose

Pass 12 Oct 2015 87,951 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 87,239 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 83,111 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2012 77,189 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 72,648 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 65,912 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 60,169 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 55,935 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 49,978 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 41,630 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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EY52 ENM is a 2002 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 EY52 ENM, 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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EY52 ENM is a 2002 Subaru Forester, first registered on 4 October 2002.

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