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FG52 CYW

2002 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2016
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

112,187 mi
Last recorded112,187 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2015
Typical for 2002 Subaru Forester90,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG52 CYW
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2015 112,187 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Mar 2014 107,954 miles

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

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

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

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

ns door mirror is loose

vehicle underbody is covered in mud

Pass 11 Mar 2013 103,196 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2012 98,830 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

brake pedal rubber is worn

slight play in the ns and os rear anti roll bar link upper bushes

Pass 14 Mar 2011 95,413 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2010 88,164 miles

drivers seat belt has slight cut on edge

o/s windscreen washer partially blocked

rear silencer outer cover deteriorating

slight play in rear anti roll bar bushes

unable to fully inspect sills due to covers fitted

Pass 7 Mar 2009 74,695 miles

both front tyres worn close to limit

rattle on exhaust front heat shield

rear silencer outer casing badly corroded

Pass 26 Mar 2008 63,758 miles

rear silencer deteriorating

Fail 15 Oct 2007 59,968 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2007 59,968 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 47,118 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2005 34,235 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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FG52 CYW is a 2002 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 FG52 CYW, 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 FG52 CYW registered?

FG52 CYW is a 2002 Subaru Forester, first registered on 24 October 2002.

Is FG52 CYW safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG52 CYW shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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