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LV52 EVH

2002 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

142,871 mi
Last recorded142,871 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2015
Typical for 2002 Subaru Forester90,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV52 EVH
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2015 142,871 miles

front brake pads need changing soon

Fail 2 Jul 2015 142,871 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2014 134,626 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 129,236 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 127,180 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jan 2012 123,735 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2012 123,723 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Jan 2011 118,675 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 112,015 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2008 104,592 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2008 104,592 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2007 89,936 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 71,847 miles

o/s/rear tyre has screw in tread

Pass 16 Nov 2005 53,063 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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LV52 EVH 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 78.6%.

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 LV52 EVH, 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 LV52 EVH registered?

LV52 EVH is a 2002 Subaru Forester, first registered on 29 November 2002.

Is LV52 EVH safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV52 EVH shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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