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FP52 HDG

2002 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

127,024 mi
Last recorded127,024 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2019
Typical for 2002 Subaru Forester90,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP52 HDG
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2019 127,024 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner wing (1.1.11 (c))

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

general under body corrosion

Fail 22 Jan 2019 127,018 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner wing (1.1.11 (c))

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

general under body corrosion

Pass 23 Feb 2018 123,827 miles

general signs of under body corrosion

Pass 27 Jan 2017 120,035 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2017 119,969 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 29 Jan 2016 115,674 miles

ALL TYRE VALVES HAVE AGE CRACKS

BRAKE PIPES ENDS AND FERAULS SLIGHTLEY CORRODED

Body has slight corrosion TO UNDERSIDE (6.1.B.2)

FUEL PIPES AND CLIPS CORRODED

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE HAS A NAIL IN THE TREAD

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Jan 2015 110,005 miles

exhaust ./ blowing ./ rattling ./ front /middle section area ? non visible due to heat sheilds etc./

general surface corroson on brake pipe ends goin into flexible hoses ./

n/s/f, o/s/f , n/s/r tyre valves perished and cracked slightly ./

Fail 14 Jan 2015 110,005 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust ./ blowing ./ rattling ./ front /middle section area ? non visible due to heat sheilds etc./

general surface corroson on brake pipe ends goin into flexible hoses ./

n/s/f, o/s/f , n/s/r tyre valves perished and cracked slightly ./

Pass 22 Jan 2014 104,745 miles

slight corroson on both front to rear brake pipes fuel pipes alongside fuel tank./ slight corroson /noise from exhaust system ./ non visible ./

Pass 5 Feb 2013 99,711 miles

exhaust system corroson/ hangers /

rear brake pipes into union alongside fuel tank corroding./ fuel lines along other side of fuel tank corroding

Pass 26 Jan 2012 95,206 miles

both front tyres on legal limit./

slight perishing o/s/outer cv gaiter weeping from clip ,securly fixed./

Pass 10 Feb 2011 91,019 miles

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

Fail 10 Feb 2011 91,019 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2010 86,473 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2010 86,473 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Jan 2009 81,388 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 76,409 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 71,113 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2006 63,298 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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FP52 HDG is a 2002 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2002 Subaru Forester models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 90,215 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 FP52 HDG, 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 FP52 HDG registered?

FP52 HDG is a 2002 Subaru Forester, first registered on 15 November 2002.

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