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GL52 CVC

2002 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

135,429 mi
Last recorded135,429 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2016
Typical for 2002 Subaru Forester90,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL52 CVC
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2016 135,429 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Dec 2014 120,862 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2013 113,198 miles

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 23 Dec 2013 113,198 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Dec 2012 105,328 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

one mount broken on exhaust towards rear

Pass 29 Dec 2011 96,048 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2010 86,031 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2009 78,128 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2009 78,128 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 16 Dec 2008 70,174 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 61,620 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2006 51,103 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2005 42,539 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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GL52 CVC is a 2002 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 GL52 CVC, 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 GL52 CVC registered?

GL52 CVC is a 2002 Subaru Forester, first registered on 21 December 2002.

Is GL52 CVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL52 CVC shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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