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HV52 LUP

2002 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2024
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

157,759 mi
Last recorded157,759 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2023
Typical for 2002 Subaru Forester90,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV52 LUP
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2023 157,759 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2023 157,759 miles
Fail 26 May 2023 157,573 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 31 May 2022 152,652 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 May 2022 152,619 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn bald on inside edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 May 2021 147,387 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both lenses discoloured. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn bald on inside edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on inside edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jun 2020 143,185 miles

Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jun 2020 143,185 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 136,004 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2019 136,003 miles

Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength subframe near RH and LH suspension arms (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Apr 2018 129,165 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2018 129,165 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2018 129,125 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust mounting at front of rear silencer broken but system still secure.

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 122,461 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner and outer edge

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

Fail 5 Apr 2017 122,461 miles

Offside Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner and outer edge

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

Pass 16 Mar 2016 114,031 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 107,119 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 100,261 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2013 92,246 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2012 83,893 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 74,024 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2010 65,482 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2009 55,049 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2009 54,725 miles

Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Apr 2008 39,885 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 37,238 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 29,933 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2005 24,694 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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HV52 LUP is a 2002 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 HV52 LUP, 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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HV52 LUP is a 2002 Subaru Forester, first registered on 16 November 2002.

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