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LH52 AAV

2002 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

97,695 mi
Last recorded97,695 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2016
Typical for 2002 Subaru Forester90,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLH52 AAV
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2016 97,695 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2016 97,687 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2015 93,657 miles

e/m/light on

Fail 16 Oct 2015 93,657 miles

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

e/m/light on

Pass 5 Nov 2014 90,131 miles

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

e/m/light on

Pass 31 Oct 2013 86,970 miles

e/m/light on

Pass 22 Apr 2013 84,783 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2013 84,776 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Nov 2012 83,039 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2012 83,039 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Sep 2011 76,466 miles

n/s/inner cv gaitor drtiriated

Pass 13 Oct 2010 71,296 miles

Spare tyre defective

Fail 21 Jul 2009 62,194 miles

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

tested as 1 passenger seat due to unhygienic interior

Pass 21 Jul 2009 62,194 miles

tested as 1 passenger seat due to unhygienic interior

Pass 2 Nov 2007 48,736 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2005 332,320 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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LH52 AAV is a 2002 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 LH52 AAV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of LH52 AAV?

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What year was LH52 AAV registered?

LH52 AAV is a 2002 Subaru Forester, first registered on 24 November 2002.

Is LH52 AAV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LH52 AAV shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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