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HN52 VPD

2002 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

112,361 mi
Last recorded112,361 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2016
Typical for 2002 Subaru Forester90,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN52 VPD
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2016 112,361 miles

A/C belt starting to perish

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and perishing (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre perishing

Offside headlight washer jet broken

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 4 Nov 2015 105,573 miles

Front both tyres perishing 205/70 R15 T 2009

Nearside Rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' x2 (8.3.1d)

exhaust system corroded

Pass 11 Nov 2014 103,887 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust corroded

offside wiper rubber split

Fail 10 Nov 2014 103,887 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside wiper rubber split

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust corroded

Pass 11 Nov 2013 102,907 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2013 102,907 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Nov 2012 96,978 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Nov 2011 86,252 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2011 86,252 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 4 Nov 2010 74,821 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 66,610 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2009 66,610 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2008 57,068 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 50,072 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2007 50,072 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Nov 2006 38,603 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2005 27,672 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 VPD is a 2002 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 HN52 VPD, 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 VPD is a 2002 Subaru Forester, first registered on 11 November 2002.

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