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OU52 DHP

2002 Subaru Forester

Maroon Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

48,157 mi
Last recorded48,157 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Subaru Forester90,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU52 DHP
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2002
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 48,157 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2024 42,734 miles

ENGINE MIL ON

Pass 21 Sep 2023 42,665 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front exhsust heat shield loose

front and central exhaust corroded and joints

Pass 27 Sep 2022 42,294 miles

FRONT EXHAUST HEATSHIELDS LOOSE AND EXHAUST SYSTEM IN POOR CONDITION

Pass 13 Sep 2021 41,668 miles

EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged PERISHING (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 40,748 miles

EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED

N/S REAR VALVE STEM PERISHED

Pass 18 Sep 2019 39,446 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 18 Sep 2019 39,446 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 38,905 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 37,460 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 36,328 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 35,195 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 33,958 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 33,070 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Sep 2012 31,685 miles

rear exhaust box corroded.

Pass 13 Sep 2011 30,308 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 26,751 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 22,676 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 20,680 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 19,884 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 18,034 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2005 14,238 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 DHP is a 2002 Subaru Forester in Maroon with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 DHP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OU52 DHP registered?

OU52 DHP is a 2002 Subaru Forester, first registered on 21 September 2002.

Is OU52 DHP safe to buy?

The MOT history for OU52 DHP shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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