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OE51 DKV

2002 Subaru Forester

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2024
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

171,146 mi
Last recorded171,146 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2023
Typical for 2002 Subaru Forester90,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE51 DKV
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2023 171,146 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2023 171,146 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jan 2022 160,104 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

nsr sill corroded

Pass 2 Jan 2021 157,476 miles

Nearside Rear inner sill slight corrosion

Pass 9 Jan 2020 155,057 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear arm bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2019 153,115 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

chip in windscreen

Fail 8 Jan 2019 153,115 miles

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

chip in windscreen

Pass 10 Jan 2018 150,857 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 146,954 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2017 146,954 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Jan 2016 142,442 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 136,883 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine management light is on.

Fail 7 Jan 2015 136,883 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine management light is on.

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 13 Jan 2014 132,315 miles

engine management lamp on

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

exhaust flanges corroded and weakend

exhaust heat shields insecure

nearside front tyre worn low and scrubbed

offside front tyre scrubbed

Fail 13 Jan 2014 132,315 miles

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

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

engine management lamp on

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

exhaust flanges corroded and weakend

exhaust heat shields insecure

nearside front tyre worn low and scrubbed

offside front tyre scrubbed

Pass 17 Jan 2013 125,766 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2013 125,247 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)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Engine management light is on.

Pass 11 Jan 2012 119,053 miles

engine management lamp on

exhaust back box coroded

nearside inner drive shaft boot split

Fail 11 Jan 2012 119,053 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

engine management lamp on

exhaust back box coroded

Pass 6 Jan 2011 111,350 miles

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Fail 19 Jan 2010 103,707 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside front tyre scrubbing inner edge

Pass 19 Jan 2010 103,707 miles

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

offside front tyre scrubbing inner edge

Pass 22 Jan 2009 86,571 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 66,371 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 48,124 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 34,593 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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OE51 DKV is a 2002 Subaru Forester in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 OE51 DKV, 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 OE51 DKV registered?

OE51 DKV is a 2002 Subaru Forester, first registered on 29 January 2002.

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The MOT history for OE51 DKV shows 26 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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