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GD51 ENL

2002 Subaru Forester

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

155,299 mi
Last recorded155,299 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2014
Typical for 2002 Subaru Forester90,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD51 ENL
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2014 155,299 miles

slight engine misfire at idle.

Fail 9 Dec 2013 148,569 miles

Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 9 Dec 2013 148,569 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2013 148,568 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 16 Jan 2012 139,290 miles

Front discs and pads poor condition.

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

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

both rear suspension arms have deteriorated front bushes

exhaust backbox is in poor condition.

offside track arm has play in the inner joint

Pass 16 Jan 2012 139,290 miles

Front discs and pads poor condition.

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

both rear suspension arms have deteriorated front bushes

exhaust backbox is in poor condition.

offside track arm has play in the inner joint

Pass 6 Jan 2011 132,909 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 126,603 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 116,860 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 95,191 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 71,770 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 54,447 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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GD51 ENL is a 2002 Subaru Forester in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GD51 ENL, 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 GD51 ENL registered?

GD51 ENL is a 2002 Subaru Forester, first registered on 3 January 2002.

Is GD51 ENL safe to buy?

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