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GJ52 ZDC

2002 Subaru Forester

White Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2020
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

165,398 mi
Last recorded165,398 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2019
Typical for 2002 Subaru Forester90,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ52 ZDC
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2019 165,398 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jan 2019 165,355 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2018 159,336 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2018 159,336 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2017 153,359 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2017 153,359 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Nov 2015 145,407 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Nov 2015 145,407 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2014 134,959 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2013 127,157 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2013 127,157 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 116,848 miles

Nearside rear tyre has large screw showing in tread area.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 1 Nov 2012 116,848 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear tyre has large screw showing in tread area.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Oct 2011 104,444 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 89,741 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 75,411 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 61,016 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 47,910 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 39,510 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 35,948 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Jun 2005 29,856 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2005 29,856 miles

Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.6.D3)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

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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GJ52 ZDC is a 2002 Subaru Forester in White with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 GJ52 ZDC, 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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GJ52 ZDC is a 2002 Subaru Forester, first registered on 16 November 2002.

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