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M50 ERV

2002 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

131,091 mi
Last recorded131,091 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2023
Typical for 2002 Subaru Forester90,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM50 ERV
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2023 131,091 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2023 131,091 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2022 125,583 miles

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

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

all tyres perrishing

Pass 20 Oct 2021 119,568 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 114,009 miles

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2019 108,311 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2018 102,014 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 95,751 miles

Front brake pads appear low

Rear brake appear low

Pass 2 Nov 2016 90,079 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin appear to be (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Nov 2015 83,233 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2015 83,233 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2014 65,695 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Oct 2014 65,695 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2013 41,958 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 40,727 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2012 40,727 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Oct 2011 39,765 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s/r rear diff support mounting rubber bush slight free play.

Fail 21 Oct 2011 39,765 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

o/s/r rear diff support mounting rubber bush slight free play.

Pass 8 Nov 2010 38,695 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

N/S/R Tyre Wearing On Outer Edge

Pass 11 Nov 2009 36,286 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2008 33,235 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 30,309 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 25,662 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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M50 ERV is a 2002 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 M50 ERV, 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 M50 ERV registered?

M50 ERV is a 2002 Subaru Forester, first registered on 15 November 2002.

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