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GF52 XJC

2002 Subaru Forester

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

112,357 mi
Last recorded112,357 miles
Recorded on22 May 2015
Typical for 2002 Subaru Forester90,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF52 XJC
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 May 2015 112,357 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 27 May 2014 103,906 miles

front brake discs corroded and worn

front suspension ball joint boots deteriorated

front tyres worn on edges of tread

nearside front spot lamp insecure

offside rear tyre worn low and cracking

rear ends of front to rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 13 May 2014 103,906 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front brake discs corroded and worn

front suspension ball joint boots deteriorated

front tyres worn on edges of tread

nearside front spot lamp insecure

offside rear tyre worn low and cracking

rear ends of front to rear brake pipes corroded

rear exhaust box front support bracket detached

Pass 9 May 2013 95,771 miles

2nd rear exhaust box mounting broken exhaust still supported

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 17 May 2012 86,907 miles

Nearside Rear 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 17 May 2011 76,419 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 65,900 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 56,300 miles
Pass 17 May 2008 46,564 miles
Fail 16 May 2008 46,549 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 19 May 2007 37,467 miles
Fail 17 May 2007 37,389 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 May 2006 27,926 miles
Fail 12 May 2006 27,712 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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GF52 XJC is a 2002 Subaru Forester in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 GF52 XJC, 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 GF52 XJC registered?

GF52 XJC is a 2002 Subaru Forester, first registered on 19 December 2002.

Is GF52 XJC safe to buy?

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