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LV52 EVL

2002 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

67,878 mi
Last recorded67,878 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2025
Typical for 2002 Subaru Forester90,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV52 EVL
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2025 67,878 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 19 Mar 2025 67,878 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2024 67,206 miles

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

both front anti roll bar drop link dust covers deteriorated

both headlight lens deteriorating

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge and outer side wall deteriorating

Pass 1 Mar 2023 65,653 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2022 64,309 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 62,656 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2020 61,624 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 58,955 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside headlight washer missing

Fail 4 Mar 2019 58,955 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside headlight washer missing

Pass 5 Mar 2018 56,161 miles

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

Offside Front tyre perishing/cracking

Pass 6 Mar 2017 52,724 miles

Steering rough to turn due to aux belts

o/s headlight washer jet missing

Fail 6 Mar 2017 52,724 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Steering rough to turn due to aux belts

o/s headlight washer jet missing

Pass 7 Mar 2016 49,144 miles

n/s headlight poor/misty

Pass 3 Mar 2015 45,303 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2014 41,164 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2014 41,164 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 31 Jan 2013 37,522 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 34,655 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 31,226 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 27,671 miles

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

Passenger side rear side wall poor

Pass 16 Feb 2009 24,319 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 20,801 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2006 17,149 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2006 17,134 miles

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Nov 2005 13,863 miles

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

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 EVL is a 2002 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EVL, 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 EVL registered?

LV52 EVL is a 2002 Subaru Forester, first registered on 25 November 2002.

Is LV52 EVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV52 EVL shows 25 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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