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LX52 DYJ

2002 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2023
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

136,475 mi
Last recorded136,475 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2022
Typical for 2002 Subaru Forester90,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX52 DYJ
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2022 136,475 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2022 136,475 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2021 132,775 miles

EML light on

clutch pedal anti slip

rear subframe heavily corroded

Fail 14 Jul 2021 132,775 miles

Emissions not tested rear box disconnected (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch/sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded joiner to flex side of fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch/sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear subframe heavily corroded but not holed

clutch pedal anti slip missing

mil light on

Pass 9 Jul 2020 128,866 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 9 Jul 2020 128,866 miles

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

Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 118,937 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW MORE ON INNER PADS

Fail 15 Mar 2019 118,937 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

FRONT BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW MORE ON INNER PADS

Pass 6 Mar 2018 111,641 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2018 111,641 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 106,301 miles

exhaust system corroded

Fail 17 Mar 2017 106,301 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

exhaust system corroded

Pass 29 Feb 2016 99,919 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED

FRONT NUMBER PLATE SLIGHTLY MARKED

Fail 27 Feb 2016 99,898 miles

Centre Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner pad (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner pad (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED

FRONT NUMBER PLATE SLIGHTLY MARKED

Pass 7 Mar 2015 92,960 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2015 92,960 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Fail 8 Mar 2014 84,762 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Mar 2014 84,762 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2013 75,924 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2013 75,924 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 17 Mar 2012 67,758 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2011 60,575 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2010 51,677 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 44,024 miles

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

front pads low and discs worn

Fail 20 Mar 2008 34,776 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 20 Mar 2008 34,776 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 32,480 miles

o/s/r number plate light dim

Pass 11 Sep 2006 25,796 miles

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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LX52 DYJ is a 2002 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 DYJ, 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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LX52 DYJ is a 2002 Subaru Forester, first registered on 27 September 2002.

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