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FE52 TYC

2002 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

124,810 mi
Last recorded124,810 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2023
Typical for 2002 Subaru Forester90,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE52 TYC
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2023 124,810 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 117,450 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 103,447 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Apr 2020 103,347 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated slightly split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 101,718 miles

nearside rear tyre perishing in tread

various suspension bushes deteriorated but not resulting in any movement

Pass 8 Feb 2018 98,111 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2018 98,111 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 6 Feb 2017 92,952 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2017 92,915 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Feb 2016 88,276 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 81,727 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 18 Sep 2014 81,727 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Sep 2013 76,460 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 70,738 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

drivers side front driving lamp, no lens/in.op

unprotected brake pipe ends corrosion forming.

Fail 4 Oct 2012 70,738 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

drivers side front driving lamp, no lens/in.op

unprotected brake pipe ends corrosion forming.

Pass 27 Feb 2012 68,041 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Feb 2011 60,495 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 52,248 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Aug 2008 46,338 miles

Nearside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2007 37,999 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 32,224 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 TYC is a 2002 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 TYC, 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 TYC registered?

FE52 TYC is a 2002 Subaru Forester, first registered on 12 September 2002.

Is FE52 TYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE52 TYC shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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