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EY52 XSO

2002 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2021
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

112,180 mi
Last recorded112,180 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2020
Typical for 2002 Subaru Forester90,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY52 XSO
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2020 112,180 miles

AREAS OF CHASSIS SHOWING EXTENSIVE CORROSSION

BOTH SIDES REAR INNER ARCH AREAS AROUND TOP MOUNTS SHOWING EXTENSIVE CORROSSION HOWEVER STRENGTH NOT REDUCED WHEN TESTED

FRONT DISCS SHOWING CORROSSION ON INNER FACES

MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON

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

REAR SUBFRAME HEAVILY CORRODED & DELAMINATING ON N/S HOWEVER NOT REDUCED STRENGTH IN SUBFRAME WHEN TESTED- ADVISE REPLACE

Fail 3 Dec 2020 112,118 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

AREAS OF CHASSIS SHOWING EXTENSIVE CORROSSION

BOTH SIDES REAR INNER ARCH AREAS AROUND TOP MOUNTS SHOWING EXTENSIVE CORROSSION HOWEVER STRENGTH NOT REDUCED WHEN TESTED

FRONT DISCS SHOWING CORROSSION ON INNER FACES

MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON

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

REAR SUBFRAME HEAVILY CORRODED & DELAMINATING ON N/S HOWEVER NOT REDUCED STRENGTH IN SUBFRAME WHEN TESTED- ADVISE REPLACE

Pass 2 Dec 2019 108,157 miles

Most front and rear suspension rubbers cracked and perished.

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Suspension sub frame (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 2 Dec 2019 108,157 miles

Most front and rear suspension rubbers cracked and perished.

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Suspension sub frame (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2018 104,809 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2017 98,915 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2017 98,915 miles

Nearside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2016 93,796 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 9 Nov 2016 93,796 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Nov 2015 84,172 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2014 80,252 miles

plastic outer sill covers fitted

Fail 30 Oct 2014 80,248 miles

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

plastic outer sill covers fitted

Pass 13 Nov 2013 76,407 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Nov 2012 73,290 miles

Exhaust center to rear section joint flange in poor condition due to corrosion

Exhaust rear silencer in poor condition due to corrosion

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Sep 2011 69,889 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 65,592 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Oct 2010 65,592 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

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

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

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

Fail 21 Oct 2009 59,671 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front tyres worn to 2mm tread depth.

headlamp covers cracked,slightly distorting beam image

Pass 21 Oct 2009 59,671 miles

front tyres worn to 2mm tread depth.

headlamp covers cracked,slightly distorting beam image

Pass 17 Oct 2008 53,833 miles

rear arm bushs deteriorating

Pass 17 Oct 2007 45,688 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 40,304 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing on edges

Pass 11 Oct 2005 31,819 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 XSO is a 2002 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 EY52 XSO, 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 XSO is a 2002 Subaru Forester, first registered on 19 October 2002.

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