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LC52 HUA

2002 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2025
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

147,568 mi
Last recorded147,568 miles
Recorded on24 May 2024
Typical for 2002 Subaru Forester90,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC52 HUA
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 May 2024 147,568 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 May 2023 143,784 miles
Fail 19 May 2023 143,784 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2022 134,709 miles

Slight Underside corrosion

Pass 1 Nov 2021 130,414 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 124,587 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 29 Oct 2019 116,700 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Nov 2018 105,147 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 94,619 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2017 94,619 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 25 Oct 2016 86,531 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 76,135 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Oct 2015 75,952 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Fail 28 Oct 2014 65,158 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 28 Oct 2014 65,158 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 30 Oct 2013 55,557 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 44,935 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 37,040 miles

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 1 Nov 2010 27,923 miles

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Nov 2009 20,194 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 11,243 miles

BULGE IN N/S/R TYRE OUTER SIDEWALL

Pass 11 Nov 2008 11,142 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 10,496 miles

n/s/f tyre tread scrubbing outer edge

Pass 6 Nov 2006 9,319 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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LC52 HUA is a 2002 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LC52 HUA, 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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LC52 HUA is a 2002 Subaru Forester, first registered on 20 December 2002.

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