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GD52 RVR

2002 Subaru Forester

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2022
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

85,186 mi
Last recorded85,186 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2022
Typical for 2002 Subaru Forester90,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD52 RVR
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Fail 8 Sep 2022 85,186 miles

Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Headlamp aim too high Both headlights (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front 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))

Corrosion to chassis/suspension

Heat shield loose on back box

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

Pass 2 Sep 2021 79,733 miles

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

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2020 75,579 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2019 728,837 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

general corrosion to rear suspension components

Pass 23 Aug 2018 67,597 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 64,929 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2017 64,929 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 61,691 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 57,812 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 54,948 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust bracket come away corroded

Fail 8 Oct 2014 54,948 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust bracket come away corroded

Pass 10 Oct 2013 52,426 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 49,986 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 44,503 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 38,491 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 34,827 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2008 31,565 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 28,056 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2006 21,416 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2005 14,406 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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GD52 RVR is a 2002 Subaru Forester in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 GD52 RVR, 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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GD52 RVR is a 2002 Subaru Forester, first registered on 30 November 2002.

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