MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
137,257 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Steering locking device missing track rod end (2.2.C.1g)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre joint area (7.1.2)
undertrays and outer sill covers fitted
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
eml light on
oil leak
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
eml light on
oil leak
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
all 4 rear brake pipes corroded
both front anti-roll bar 'D'rubbers deteriorated and have slight movement
both front anti-roll bar drop link rubbers deteriorated but have slight movement
both rear brake discs corroded
both rear differential cradle bushes have movement
front brake discs (inner edge) heavily corroded
front brake pads wearing thin
o/s/f shock absorber damp
o/s/r brake pads worn very thin
Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak from gearbox/front differential area
nsr tyre deep cut in tread area
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak from gearbox/front differential area
nsr tyre deep cut in tread area
Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Subaru Forester?
Based on 456,470 MOT tests across 33,044 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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GK52 PDV is a 2002 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.
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 GK52 PDV, 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 GK52 PDV registered?
GK52 PDV is a 2002 Subaru Forester, first registered on 31 October 2002.
Is GK52 PDV safe to buy?
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