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LC52 HTZ

2002 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

164,326 mi
Last recorded164,326 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2015
Typical for 2002 Subaru Forester90,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC52 HTZ
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2015 164,326 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2015 164,326 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 27 Nov 2015 164,127 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

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

Pass 12 Dec 2014 158,578 miles

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)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2014 147,831 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2014 147,826 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt cut sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 1 Feb 2013 129,855 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 117,825 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2011 117,825 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fail 5 Oct 2010 104,365 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2010 104,365 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 91,338 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2008 77,584 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 65,366 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 50,934 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2005 38,059 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2005 37,764 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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LC52 HTZ is a 2002 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 LC52 HTZ, 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 LC52 HTZ registered?

LC52 HTZ is a 2002 Subaru Forester, first registered on 29 November 2002.

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