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FJ52 XJL

2002 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Dec 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

106,445 mi
Last recorded106,445 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2019
Typical for 2002 Subaru Forester90,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ52 XJL
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2019 106,445 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2019 106,445 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Pass 12 Dec 2018 104,437 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2017 102,090 miles

Both front tyres perished on sidewalls

Engine light on

Front wipers split on ends

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Dec 2016 99,421 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2016 99,400 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 21 Dec 2015 95,178 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 88,782 miles

o/s/f tyre weaing inner edge

Fail 28 Nov 2014 88,799 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

o/s/f tyre weaing inner edge

Pass 5 Dec 2013 82,729 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 76,915 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 3 Dec 2012 76,915 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 1 Dec 2011 71,970 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2011 71,970 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front brake discs worn/corroded

Fail 29 Nov 2010 68,583 miles

Both front discs rusty on inner surface.

Both rear tyres on 3mm and slightly perrished on sidewalls.

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Nov 2010 68,583 miles

Both front discs rusty on inner surface.

Both rear tyres on 3mm and slightly perrished on sidewalls.

Pass 2 Dec 2009 64,674 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 60,532 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

front wiper blades starting to split

Pass 27 Nov 2007 57,044 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 49,958 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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FJ52 XJL is a 2002 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FJ52 XJL, 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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FJ52 XJL is a 2002 Subaru Forester, first registered on 15 November 2002.

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