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FM51 MZL

2002 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

180,675 mi
Last recorded180,675 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2018
Typical for 2002 Subaru Forester90,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM51 MZL
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Fail 3 Dec 2018 180,675 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced by strut top mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced by strut top mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2017 164,112 miles

corrosion to rear sub frame

Pass 10 Nov 2016 153,836 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 145,480 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2014 137,303 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2014 137,303 miles

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

Fail 10 Dec 2013 130,425 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Dec 2013 130,425 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2012 123,337 miles

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

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 3 Dec 2012 123,337 miles

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 19 Jan 2012 118,018 miles

exhaust system corroded

Pass 28 Jan 2011 112,150 miles

nearside front inner drive shaft gaiter split

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

rear silencer corroded

Pass 3 Feb 2010 104,750 miles

front registration plate damaged and deteriorating

rear silencer corroded

Pass 4 Feb 2009 95,299 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear silincer corroded.

Pass 22 Jan 2008 85,578 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear silencer corroding slightly

Pass 26 Jan 2007 75,129 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2006 59,002 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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FM51 MZL is a 2002 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 FM51 MZL, 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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FM51 MZL is a 2002 Subaru Forester, first registered on 11 January 2002.

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