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FA52 UUY

2002 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

171,826 mi
Last recorded171,826 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Subaru Forester90,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA52 UUY
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2025 171,826 miles

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))

Pass 22 Oct 2024 163,032 miles

engine light indicating a malfunction

Fail 18 Oct 2024 163,032 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

engine light indicating a malfunction

Pass 25 Oct 2023 152,171 miles

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2022 151,256 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2021 149,215 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 147,709 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2019 145,991 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2018 142,627 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 139,253 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 134,714 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 129,218 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2015 129,218 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 30 Oct 2014 123,060 miles

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)

Pass 30 Oct 2014 123,060 miles

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

Trailer electrical socket damaged, but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Pass 31 Oct 2013 116,423 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake pedal rubber worn

Pass 31 Oct 2012 111,182 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2011 103,854 miles

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

trace of grease o/s & n/s front inner cv boots

Fail 19 Oct 2011 103,854 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2010 96,665 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Oct 2010 96,665 miles

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)

Pass 22 Oct 2009 88,213 miles

all 4 tyres worn on edges

Fail 22 Oct 2009 88,213 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2008 77,586 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 67,579 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2006 56,601 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2005 43,615 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2005 43,615 miles

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.

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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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.

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