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NG51 MFA

2002 Subaru Forester

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

135,323 mi
Last recorded135,323 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2010
Typical for 2002 Subaru Forester90,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG51 MFA
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2010 135,323 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2010 135,263 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2009 126,619 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)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 18 Jun 2008 115,943 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 106,838 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 99,091 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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NG51 MFA is a 2002 Subaru Forester in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 NG51 MFA, 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 NG51 MFA registered?

NG51 MFA is a 2002 Subaru Forester, first registered on 11 January 2002.

Is NG51 MFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for NG51 MFA shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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