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FP52 USH

2002 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

90,406 mi
Last recorded90,406 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2016
Typical for 2002 Subaru Forester90,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2016 90,406 miles

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

Front and rear exhaust heat shields loose advise repair.

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre Two nails ()

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 28 Nov 2016 90,403 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Front and rear exhaust heat shields loose advise repair.

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre Two nails ()

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Dec 2015 71,895 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 1 Dec 2015 71,848 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle section corroded and cracked (7.1.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill marked in yellow at rear (2.4.A.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Nov 2014 59,368 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2014 59,368 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 3 Dec 2013 55,163 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 50,464 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 48,035 miles

Brake discs worn

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 1 Dec 2010 43,734 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Dec 2010 43,734 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2009 37,736 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Dec 2008 33,480 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2008 33,480 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Dec 2007 28,801 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 23,953 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2005 16,975 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 USH 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 70.6%.

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 FP52 USH, 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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FP52 USH is a 2002 Subaru Forester, first registered on 2 December 2002.

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