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HX52 HLD

2002 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

174,545 mi
Last recorded174,545 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2015
Typical for 2002 Subaru Forester90,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX52 HLD
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2015 174,545 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 166,282 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 156,921 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 148,969 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2011 143,141 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2011 143,141 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2010 123,269 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2010 123,269 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 Aug 2009 106,214 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 20 Aug 2009 106,214 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 21 Aug 2008 92,196 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 24 Aug 2007 76,741 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 61,890 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2005 45,540 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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HX52 HLD is a 2002 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 HX52 HLD, 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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What year was HX52 HLD registered?

HX52 HLD is a 2002 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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