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MT52 CFE

2002 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2023
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

93,281 mi
Last recorded93,281 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2022
Typical for 2002 Subaru Forester90,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT52 CFE
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2022 93,281 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2022 93,273 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2021 71,801 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 68,151 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Nov 2020 68,151 miles

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

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

Offside Front Sub-frame damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2019 67,243 miles

Nearside headlamp has bolt missing but still secure

rear flange on catalytic convertor is corroded and thin

Fail 7 Nov 2019 67,243 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component insecurely attached ball joint split pin missing (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component insecurely attached ball joint split pin is missing (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside headlamp has bolt missing but still secure

rear flange on catalytic convertor is corroded and thin

Pass 13 Nov 2018 65,627 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Clutch anti slip provision wearin smooth.

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2017 62,843 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens is frosted (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens is frosted (1.7.5a)

rear flange on catalyst is corroded

Fail 8 Nov 2017 62,843 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens is frosted (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens is frosted (1.7.5a)

rear flange on catalyst is corroded

Pass 1 Nov 2016 59,684 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Nov 2016 59,684 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2015 56,339 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit just ok for test (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Nov 2014 53,123 miles

anti slip rubber slightly worn on bottom corner

Pass 13 Nov 2013 51,007 miles

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

Fail 13 Nov 2013 51,007 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2012 49,690 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2012 49,690 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 8 Nov 2011 48,735 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2010 46,691 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 44,031 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2008 39,467 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Nov 2007 34,086 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 27,391 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2005 21,063 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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MT52 CFE is a 2002 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 MT52 CFE, 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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MT52 CFE is a 2002 Subaru Forester, first registered on 14 November 2002.

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