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MT52 CFU

2002 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

131,995 mi
Last recorded131,995 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2017
Typical for 2002 Subaru Forester90,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT52 CFU
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2017 131,995 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2017 131,995 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2016 125,847 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 119,679 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2014 112,745 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2013 106,655 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2013 106,592 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 16 May 2011 102,260 miles

boot lid handle stiff

dampness around power steering rack

drivers mirror taped

exhaust corroded

Fail 16 May 2011 102,248 miles

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

boot lid handle stiff

dampness around power steering rack

drivers mirror taped

exhaust corroded

Pass 2 Jun 2010 98,060 miles

brake fluid low

brake pedal rubber worn

hand brake travel high

slight fluid leak around o/s steering rack

Pass 2 Sep 2008 70,069 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 57,293 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 36,314 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 CFU is a 2002 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 MT52 CFU, 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 MT52 CFU registered?

MT52 CFU is a 2002 Subaru Forester, first registered on 5 December 2002.

Is MT52 CFU safe to buy?

The MOT history for MT52 CFU shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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