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LJ52 OYU

2002 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

146,117 mi
Last recorded146,117 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2018
Typical for 2002 Subaru Forester90,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ52 OYU
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2018 146,117 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 139,094 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2017 139,094 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2016 131,901 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2015 124,195 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 115,779 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 106,143 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Aug 2011 93,701 miles

Both rear springs corroded

Rear silencer corroded

Pass 13 Sep 2010 90,561 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2010 90,561 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2009 83,341 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2008 78,369 miles

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

Small chips in nearside windscreen outside sweeped area

Pass 13 Sep 2007 71,485 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 64,039 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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LJ52 OYU is a 2002 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 LJ52 OYU, 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 LJ52 OYU registered?

LJ52 OYU is a 2002 Subaru Forester, first registered on 17 September 2002.

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