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LJ52 OZL

2002 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

153,324 mi
Last recorded153,324 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2017
Typical for 2002 Subaru Forester90,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ52 OZL
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2017 153,324 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 152,052 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 May 2014 147,991 miles

front and rear rollbar link bushs worn

o/s/r tie bar front bush slightly worn

rear discs rusty and pads low

Pass 17 May 2013 142,191 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2011 125,891 miles

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 9 Nov 2011 125,891 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 113,858 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2009 104,112 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Nov 2009 104,112 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 89,735 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 74,027 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2007 74,027 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Nov 2006 62,289 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 OZL is a 2002 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 OZL, 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 OZL registered?

LJ52 OZL is a 2002 Subaru Forester, first registered on 2 December 2002.

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The MOT history for LJ52 OZL shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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