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MM52 AYF

2002 Subaru Forester

Gold Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

160,601 mi
Last recorded160,601 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2020
Typical for 2002 Subaru Forester90,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM52 AYF
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2002
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2020 160,601 miles

Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 29 Jan 2020 160,598 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2019 155,269 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2019 155,198 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2018 143,748 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 9 Jan 2018 143,748 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Jan 2017 130,993 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 120,284 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2016 120,284 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2015 111,938 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 20 Jan 2014 107,069 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2013 98,674 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 88,644 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 77,894 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

brake pedal rubber starting to deteriorate

near side rear tyre bald on inner edge

off side rear tyre starting to wear on edges

Fail 20 Jan 2011 77,894 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

brake pedal rubber starting to deteriorate

off side front tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 22 Jan 2010 69,388 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

front brake pads approx 70% t0 80% worn

near side front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 20 Jan 2009 58,999 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 48,963 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 38,995 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 26,080 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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MM52 AYF is a 2002 Subaru Forester in Gold with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MM52 AYF, 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 MM52 AYF registered?

MM52 AYF is a 2002 Subaru Forester, first registered on 12 November 2002.

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