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HY52 BNE

2002 Subaru Forester

Gold Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

143,378 mi
Last recorded143,378 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2016
Typical for 2002 Subaru Forester90,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY52 BNE
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2002
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 13 Jan 2016 143,378 miles

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded axel (2.4.A.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

engine mill light on

Pass 26 Nov 2014 126,529 miles

DECELEROMETER BRAKE TESTED.

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

replacement used wheel & tyre package fitted since original test

slight chips in windscreen,towbar & seven pin socket fitted,front wiper blades slightly streaking,rera blade noisey,slight corrosion to exhaust systemplastic oversills fitted,evidence of service/repair prior to test

Fail 24 Nov 2014 126,528 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

DECELEROMETER BRAKE TESTED.

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear tyres heavily perished,various cuts to tread area & worn on inner edges,

slight chips in windscreen,towbar & seven pin socket fitted,front wiper blades slightly streaking,rera blade noisey,slight corrosion to exhaust systemplastic oversills fitted,evidence of service/repair prior to test

Fail 18 Nov 2014 126,501 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2013 116,422 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 102,927 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 90,022 miles

brake pedal rubber worn

Pass 23 Nov 2010 78,462 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2010 78,462 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both front brake discs warped.

front and rear brake discs worn and all brake pads low.

Pass 23 Nov 2009 71,999 miles

both front brake discs worn.

Pass 3 Dec 2008 67,915 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 64,942 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 57,205 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2005 47,293 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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HY52 BNE is a 2002 Subaru Forester in Gold with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 HY52 BNE, 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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HY52 BNE is a 2002 Subaru Forester, first registered on 22 November 2002.

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