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NV52 AZZ

2002 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

127,493 mi
Last recorded127,493 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2016
Typical for 2002 Subaru Forester90,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV52 AZZ
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2016 127,493 miles

Body has slight corrosion under body (6.1.B.2)

Fail 5 Apr 2016 127,465 miles

Headlamp aim too high both sides (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement lower bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.D.2c)

Rear Service brake application uneven across the axle nearside lower (3.7.D.2b)

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lower bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust deteriorating+rattle!

rear registration plate partialy obscured by tow ball & just ok!

registraction plate lamp assy slightly loose!

Pass 8 Apr 2015 123,286 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 118,731 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2013 113,506 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 107,851 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 101,169 miles

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 12 Apr 2010 93,886 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2009 80,214 miles

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

nearside front drive shaft inner constant velocity joint gaiter split

nearside front tyre has minor cracking to the outer wall

Fail 6 Jun 2009 80,083 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

nearside front drive shaft inner constant velocity joint gaiter split

nearside front tyre has minor cracking to the outer wall

Pass 27 May 2008 63,070 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2007 58,220 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2006 54,749 miles

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

Fail 4 Nov 2006 54,749 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Pass 25 Oct 2005 49,019 miles

both frt tyres wearing tread off inner edges,very close to 1.6mm limit,near side frt tyre,sidewall very slight curb damageb

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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NV52 AZZ is a 2002 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 NV52 AZZ, 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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NV52 AZZ is a 2002 Subaru Forester, first registered on 13 November 2002.

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