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FP52 HDN

2002 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

104,167 mi
Last recorded104,167 miles
Recorded on3 May 2018
Typical for 2002 Subaru Forester90,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP52 HDN
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 May 2018 104,167 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 13 Apr 2017 95,596 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

exhaust corroded not leaking

front subframe and front suspension slightly corroded

rear suspension and subframe slightly corroded

Pass 15 Apr 2016 88,351 miles

child seat fitted

front and rear subframe and suspension corroded not excessive in prescribed areas

Fail 12 Apr 2016 88,351 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

child seat fitted

front and rear subframe and suspension corroded not excessive in prescribed areas

Pass 20 Mar 2015 82,509 miles

exhaust corroded

underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 12 Mar 2015 82,509 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

exhaust corroded

offside front brake slightly binding

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 6 Feb 2014 76,713 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Feb 2013 70,120 miles

rear brake discs

Pass 19 Apr 2012 64,304 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 21 Apr 2011 54,885 miles

condition of front number plate borderline

Pass 22 Apr 2010 47,551 miles

corrosion to rear brake discs

fading to front number plate

Pass 18 Apr 2009 39,564 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Apr 2008 33,164 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 22,772 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2005 16,848 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 HDN is a 2002 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 FP52 HDN, 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 HDN registered?

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

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