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GX52 FMU

2002 Subaru Forester

Maroon Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

147,891 mi
Last recorded147,891 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2021
Typical for 2002 Subaru Forester90,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX52 FMU
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2002
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2021 147,891 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has 2 nails in it

Pass 10 Sep 2020 144,966 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front section before catalytic converter (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner wheel arch corroded but not considered excessive

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre has two nails in tyre ()

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()

Track rod end locking nuts found to be loose

exhaust system corroded

Fail 10 Sep 2020 144,966 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front section before catalytic converter (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner wheel arch corroded but not considered excessive

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre has two nails in tyre ()

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()

Track rod end locking nuts found to be loose

exhaust system corroded

Fail 10 Aug 2020 144,889 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Exhaust silencer insecure Heat shield on silencer corroded adrift/danger to other road users (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2019 136,646 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2019 136,645 miles

Nearside Front Lower Macpherson strut ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jul 2018 127,984 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2018 127,984 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 121,595 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on outer edge

Rear coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 21 Sep 2017 121,595 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on outer edge

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 113,889 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Outer (2.5.C.1a)

Rear coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 106,001 miles

Both rear anti roll bar link bushes slightly perished

Brake pedal anti slip worn

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 97,972 miles

both front wiper blades split

front number plate deteriorating

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

offside rear coil spring corroding

Fail 18 Sep 2014 97,847 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

both front wiper blades split

front number plate deteriorating

offside rear coil spring corroding

Fail 12 Sep 2013 90,621 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Sep 2013 90,621 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 84,017 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

rear coil springs corroding

Pass 31 Aug 2011 76,648 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 69,717 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 28 Sep 2009 62,103 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 54,152 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 42,450 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2007 42,450 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Jun 2006 34,945 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 FMU is a 2002 Subaru Forester in Maroon with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GX52 FMU, 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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GX52 FMU is a 2002 Subaru Forester, first registered on 25 September 2002.

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