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LX52 DYF

2002 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2017
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

52,797 mi
Last recorded52,797 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2016
Typical for 2002 Subaru Forester90,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX52 DYF
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 13 Dec 2016 52,797 miles

rear exhaust box

Pass 29 Nov 2012 52,763 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 51,907 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 49,415 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 47,121 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 43,921 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 41,853 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 35,335 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2005 28,437 miles

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

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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LX52 DYF is a 2002 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 LX52 DYF, 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 LX52 DYF registered?

LX52 DYF is a 2002 Subaru Forester, first registered on 7 October 2002.

Is LX52 DYF safe to buy?

The MOT history for LX52 DYF shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LX52 DYF have outstanding finance?

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