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HN52 THZ

2002 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

101,841 mi
Last recorded101,841 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2016
Typical for 2002 Subaru Forester90,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN52 THZ
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2016 101,841 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive undersill (2.4.A.3)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear exhaust section corroded

Pass 25 Aug 2015 101,274 miles

front exhaust heat shield insecure

rear exhaust silencer corroded/minor leak of gasses

Pass 13 Aug 2014 100,526 miles

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

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

exhaust heat shields insecure.

rear exhaust silencer corroded.

Fail 8 Aug 2014 100,507 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

exhaust herat shields insecure.

rear exhaust silencer corroded.

Pass 1 Aug 2013 99,297 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2013 99,297 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Aug 2012 97,332 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust heat shields insecure.

rear exhaust corroded.

Fail 26 Jul 2012 97,268 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust heat shields insecure.

rear exhaust corroded.

Pass 29 Jul 2011 94,911 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front brake discs corroded.

Fail 3 Aug 2010 92,287 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 3 Aug 2010 92,287 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 90,392 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 10 Oct 2008 75,870 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 57,460 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2006 42,314 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2005 33,145 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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HN52 THZ is a 2002 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HN52 THZ, 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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HN52 THZ is a 2002 Subaru Forester, first registered on 10 October 2002.

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