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FP52 USS

2002 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2021
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

155,110 mi
Last recorded155,110 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2021
Typical for 2002 Subaru Forester90,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP52 USS
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Fail 5 Jun 2021 155,110 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength top suspension mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

All exhaust heat shield loose and need resecuring

Nearside Rear wheel arch corroded

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

Pass 12 Jun 2020 149,735 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Where the brake pipes come out from the inside of the vehicle (1.1.11 (c))

Sill covers fitted not allowing a full inspection off the sills

Fail 4 Jun 2020 149,611 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Where the brake pipes come out from the inside of the vehicle (1.1.11 (c))

Sill covers fitted not allowing a full inspection off the sills

Pass 13 Jun 2019 145,776 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 6 Jun 2019 145,774 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 139,894 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage: ball joint dust cover poor condition

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

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage: ball joint dust cover poor condition

Offside Front Brake back plate poor condition

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear sub frame/suspension corroded

Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

corrosion on rear inner wheel arches

Fail 9 Jul 2018 139,892 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength suspension turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength suspension turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage: ball joint dust cover poor condition

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

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage: ball joint dust cover poor condition

Offside Front Brake back plate poor condition

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear sub frame/suspension corroded

Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 126,854 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision (rubber) poor condition

Nearside Oil leak ()

Offside Front brake back plate poor condition

exhaust cat joint poor condition

possible coolant leek from engine

Fail 10 Jul 2017 126,854 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision (rubber) poor condition

Nearside Oil leak ()

Offside Front brake back plate poor condition

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

exhaust cat joint poor condition

possible coolant leek from engine

Pass 4 Jul 2016 114,401 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 4 Jul 2016 114,401 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2015 99,416 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 88,883 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2013 72,164 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2013 72,164 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2012 56,090 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 47,637 miles

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)

Pass 12 Oct 2010 44,671 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 41,019 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2008 35,601 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2008 35,601 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Nov 2007 31,082 miles

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

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

slight corrosion on inner faces of both front brake discs.

Pass 2 Nov 2006 26,348 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2005 20,955 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 USS is a 2002 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 USS, 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 USS is a 2002 Subaru Forester, first registered on 7 November 2002.

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