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OV52 MGE

2002 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2020
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

139,119 mi
Last recorded139,119 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2019
Typical for 2002 Subaru Forester90,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV52 MGE
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2019 139,119 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2019 139,083 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2018 133,547 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge - close to cords - STRONG ADVICE

Offside Front exhaust manifold area - blow - STRONG ADVICE

Offside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Rear exhaust silencer outer cover deteriorated - temporary repair

rear tow-bar / rear subframe and suspension arms / rear fuel tank straps - corroded

Fail 8 Nov 2018 133,544 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn brake disc lipped and thin (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn brake disc lipped and thin (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt gaiter split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing glass missing (3.3 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Front Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick metal contact - scoring disc (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge - close to cords - STRONG ADVICE

Offside Front exhaust manifold area - blow - STRONG ADVICE

Offside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

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

Rear exhaust silencer outer cover deteriorated - temporary repair

rear tow-bar / rear subframe and suspension arms / rear fuel tank straps - corroded

Pass 7 Nov 2017 127,935 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2017 127,935 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Oct 2016 123,681 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2015 114,928 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2015 114,928 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure broken (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2014 105,790 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 94,263 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2013 94,261 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Nov 2012 85,882 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2011 80,484 miles

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

all brake discs corroded.

Pass 20 Oct 2011 80,484 miles

all brake discs corroded.

Pass 28 Oct 2010 75,152 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 67,631 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 58,847 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2008 58,847 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Nov 2007 53,461 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 6 Nov 2007 53,461 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2006 48,592 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2005 41,395 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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OV52 MGE is a 2002 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 OV52 MGE, 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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OV52 MGE is a 2002 Subaru Forester, first registered on 15 November 2002.

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