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GV52 FYT

2002 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

127,339 mi
Last recorded127,339 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2016
Typical for 2002 Subaru Forester90,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV52 FYT
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2016 127,339 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2015 103,522 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 96,553 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2014 95,553 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 8 Jan 2013 89,630 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2013 89,627 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 10 Jan 2012 81,078 miles

N/S/F inner driveshaft gaiter split

Pass 6 Jan 2011 74,320 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2010 65,386 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2009 57,624 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2009 57,622 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Jan 2008 47,441 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 39,978 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 32,739 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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GV52 FYT is a 2002 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 GV52 FYT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of GV52 FYT?

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What year was GV52 FYT registered?

GV52 FYT is a 2002 Subaru Forester, first registered on 9 December 2002.

Is GV52 FYT safe to buy?

The MOT history for GV52 FYT shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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