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FE52 NRJ

2002 Subaru Forester

Gold Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

83,713 mi
Last recorded83,713 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Subaru Forester90,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE52 NRJ
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2002
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 83,713 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective back box (6.1.2 (a))

general under body corrosion all over

Pass 12 Sep 2024 82,072 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play inner tracking rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

general under body corrosion

Pass 6 Sep 2023 78,334 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge AT 2MM (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2022 74,821 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2022 74,748 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill starting to corrode (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced starting to corrode (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2021 71,992 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2021 71,970 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 69,251 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Sep 2020 69,215 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2019 65,405 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2018 61,877 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 58,673 miles

Rear silencer box shedding first skin. Not leaking.

Pass 30 Aug 2016 55,484 miles

Rear exhaust silencer shedding first skin.- Not leaking.

Pass 19 Aug 2015 53,006 miles

Rear silencer box shedding first skin - not leaking

Pass 19 Aug 2014 51,069 miles

Rear silencer shedding first skin. - not leaking.

Pass 27 Aug 2013 48,691 miles

Rear silencer box shedding first skin - not leaking.

Pass 11 Sep 2012 43,952 miles

Rear silencer box shedding first skin - not leaking.

Pass 5 Sep 2011 39,777 miles

Rear exhaust silencer box corroding - not leaking.

Pass 23 Aug 2010 35,095 miles

Rear exhaust silencer box corroding but not leaking.

Pass 16 Sep 2009 33,436 miles

both front +rear brake pads low

rear exhaust box outer skin started to corrode

Pass 3 Sep 2008 23,281 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 20,187 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 15,353 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2005 10,908 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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FE52 NRJ is a 2002 Subaru Forester in Gold with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 FE52 NRJ, 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 FE52 NRJ registered?

FE52 NRJ is a 2002 Subaru Forester, first registered on 17 September 2002.

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