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OU52 CAO

2002 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

152,357 mi
Last recorded152,357 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2021
Typical for 2002 Subaru Forester90,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU52 CAO
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2021 152,357 miles

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

Fail 9 Feb 2021 152,232 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak AFTER CAT (8.2.2.1 (b))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively X2 (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak BACK BOX (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

Fail 11 Dec 2020 152,213 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases cat section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Poor patterns on headlights.

Pass 8 Jan 2020 149,292 miles

Offside front fog light inop.

Slight blow on exhaust centre silencer.

Pass 8 Jan 2019 143,780 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2018 136,669 miles

Slight play in offside front roll bar drop link.

Pass 29 Dec 2016 130,090 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear on limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 29 Dec 2016 130,088 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear on limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Jan 2016 124,736 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 118,634 miles

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)

Pass 5 Nov 2013 111,734 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2012 104,800 miles

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

Offside Headlamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Pass 4 Nov 2011 96,500 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2010 88,544 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 8 Nov 2010 88,544 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 80,137 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 69,660 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 58,739 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 48,980 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2005 37,601 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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OU52 CAO is a 2002 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 OU52 CAO, 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 OU52 CAO registered?

OU52 CAO is a 2002 Subaru Forester, first registered on 13 November 2002.

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