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HV51 HGY

2002 Subaru Forester

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2022
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

133,348 mi
Last recorded133,348 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2022
Typical for 2002 Subaru Forester90,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV51 HGY
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc
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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Fail 7 Mar 2022 133,348 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded at flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both casings are corroded, offside is strong advise (5.3.2 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge near and offside worn on inner and outer edges, and cracking slightly, 205/70/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Manufacturers sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded at flexi joint (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at flexi joint (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive brake drum back plate on near and offside (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive near and offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened transverse rods on near and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both cracking slightly in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear exhaust rubber mount deteriorated

Pass 15 Mar 2021 130,155 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front shock absorber casing corroded on near and offside

Manufacturers sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front of wheel, outer bush slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened forward facing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive top mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe corroded near joint to flexi, on near and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive brake drum back plate, on near and offside (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill on near and offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Mar 2021 130,105 miles

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

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

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front shock absorber casing corroded on near and offside

Manufacturers sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front of wheel, outer bush slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened forward facing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive top mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe corroded near joint to flexi, on near and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive brake drum back plate, on near and offside (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill on near and offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 128,099 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Manufacturers sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear differential mounting, cross member corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes at rear flexi corroded, on near and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective two out of three rubber mounts are deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened on near and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arm mount area corroded, on near and offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive near and offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Feb 2020 128,096 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength in wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipes on exiting body of car, including unions (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength in wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe broken at rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Manufacturers sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear differential mounting, cross member corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes at rear flexi corroded, on near and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective two out of three rubber mounts are deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened on near and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arm mount area corroded, on near and offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive near and offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 122,204 miles

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

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

Manufacturers sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Feb 2019 122,199 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged rigid to flexi joint insecure (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Manufacturers sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2018 112,791 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear suspension generaly looks poor condition / subframe is new

Fail 11 Jan 2018 112,790 miles

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

brake pedal anti slip rubber worn

condensation o/s/r lamp

o/s/f headlamp cover cracked

Pass 10 Jan 2017 106,761 miles

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

nsr shock dust cover is perished

recommend waxoil floor and suspension

slight oil mist from nsr shock

Pass 5 Jan 2016 101,120 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2016 101,117 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported 2 exhaust rubbers split (7.1.1)

Pass 9 Jan 2015 96,781 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2015 96,698 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

EML On

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 23 Dec 2013 88,602 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill guards fitted

Fail 23 Dec 2013 88,601 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust rusty

sill guards fitted

Pass 2 Jan 2013 80,577 miles

Both front inner driveshaft gators deteriorated

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Slight surface corrosion to chassis and suspension components

Pass 4 Jan 2012 72,513 miles

front and rear wiper blades deteriorated

nearside rear McPherson strut shroud deteriorated

presence of grease at front inner drive shaft gaiters,gaiters secure with no visible perforations

slight deterioration to offside rear suspension arm bush

unable to inspect outer sills due to covers fitted

uneven wear to offside front tyre

Pass 7 Jan 2011 66,325 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2009 58,863 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2009 58,863 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Dec 2008 49,259 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 22 Dec 2008 49,258 miles

Nearside Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Jan 2008 42,540 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2007 35,699 miles

FUEL TANK DAMAGED

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2006 27,918 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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HV51 HGY is a 2002 Subaru Forester in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 HV51 HGY, 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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HV51 HGY is a 2002 Subaru Forester, first registered on 4 January 2002.

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