MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
112,180 miAbove average mileage for this year
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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
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
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))
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))
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))
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)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
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)
plastic outer sill covers fitted
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
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
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
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)
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)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
front tyres worn to 2mm tread depth.
headlamp covers cracked,slightly distorting beam image
front tyres worn to 2mm tread depth.
headlamp covers cracked,slightly distorting beam image
rear arm bushs deteriorating
nearside rear tyre wearing on edges
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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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