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LV52 EVX

2002 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2021
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

146,728 mi
Last recorded146,728 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2020
Typical for 2002 Subaru Forester90,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2020 146,728 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2020 146,724 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear and offside front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 132,865 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Sep 2019 132,865 miles

Headlamp lens seriously defective Both front (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both nearside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both nearside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Sep 2018 116,439 miles

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 20 Sep 2018 116,436 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 25 Sep 2017 100,664 miles

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin pads on 2mm (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs corroded and lipped (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 tyres wearing close to limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2016 93,495 miles

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front mounting bolt double skin holed and corroded will req doing (2.4.G.1)

Fail 17 Oct 2016 93,495 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front mounting bolt double skin holed and corroded will req doing (2.4.G.1)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 89,068 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced misting of cover (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced misting cover (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Oct 2014 83,216 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 77,101 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2012 70,555 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 64,373 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2010 56,526 miles

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

exhaust liable to foul towbar

offside front driveshaft inner gaiter split

rear seat belt reels sticking

Pass 14 Oct 2009 47,559 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 15 Oct 2008 40,948 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2007 35,585 miles

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

Fail 19 Oct 2007 35,533 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2006 28,244 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2005 21,233 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 EVX is a 2002 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 EVX, 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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LV52 EVX is a 2002 Subaru Forester, first registered on 2 November 2002.

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