MOT Status
ValidMileage
171,826 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
engine light indicating a malfunction
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
engine light indicating a malfunction
Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light cracked (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Trailer socket in poor condition but not likely to become detached
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Trailer electrical socket damaged, but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)
Nearside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Trailer electrical socket damaged, but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
brake pedal rubber worn
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
brake pedal rubber starting to perish
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
trace of grease o/s & n/s front inner cv boots
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
trace of grease o/s & n/s front inner cv boots
Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
all 4 tyres worn on edges
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front brake drum in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS
all 4 tyres worn on edges
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
How Reliable is the Subaru Forester?
Based on 456,470 MOT tests across 33,044 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FA52 UUY is a 2002 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 FA52 UUY, 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 FA52 UUY registered?
FA52 UUY is a 2002 Subaru Forester, first registered on 31 October 2002.
Is FA52 UUY safe to buy?
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