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FY52 EVF

2002 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

124,434 mi
Last recorded124,434 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2021
Typical for 2002 Subaru Forester90,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY52 EVF
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2021 124,434 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

all rear suspension components and rear inner sills very rusty

covers fitted to sills

Fail 11 Oct 2021 124,380 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

all rear suspension components and rear inner sills very rusty

covers fitted to sills

Pass 2 Nov 2020 120,803 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

rear subframe and all suspension components very rusty

Pass 29 Oct 2019 117,710 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2018 111,297 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 2 Nov 2018 111,279 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to n/s rear flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to o/s rear flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2017 104,994 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all four (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear exhaust bracket broken but adequately supported

coil spring corroded all four (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 97,336 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2015 89,727 miles

both front tyres low on edges

front brake pads low

Fail 20 Oct 2014 81,567 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2014 81,567 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 73,076 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 64,146 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 55,167 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2011 55,167 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2010 44,976 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2010 44,976 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2009 34,484 miles

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)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2008 21,327 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Oct 2007 19,442 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 17,819 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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FY52 EVF is a 2002 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 FY52 EVF, 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 FY52 EVF registered?

FY52 EVF is a 2002 Subaru Forester, first registered on 19 November 2002.

Is FY52 EVF safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY52 EVF shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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