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GX52 FME

2002 Subaru Forester

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2016
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

118,654 mi
Last recorded118,654 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2015
Typical for 2002 Subaru Forester90,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX52 FME
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2015 118,654 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2015 118,652 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 108,872 miles

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

prake pedal rubber slightly worn in the corner

rear exhaust box slightl corroded

Pass 27 Feb 2013 95,494 miles

rear exhaust box starting to corrode

Pass 13 Feb 2012 87,489 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 79,223 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 69,822 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 62,653 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2009 62,653 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2008 55,878 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 46,032 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 37,548 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2005 27,844 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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GX52 FME is a 2002 Subaru Forester in Red 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 GX52 FME, 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 GX52 FME registered?

GX52 FME is a 2002 Subaru Forester, first registered on 30 September 2002.

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The MOT history for GX52 FME 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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