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OV52 SVK

2002 Subaru Forester

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

107,772 mi
Last recorded107,772 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2015
Typical for 2002 Subaru Forester90,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV52 SVK
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2015 107,772 miles

Both front wipers are starting to smear

Front brake discs are worn and lipped

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

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 18 Nov 2015 107,772 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

BRAKES NOT TESTED DUE TO TYRE VALVES

Both front wipers are starting to smear

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

Front brake discs are worn and lipped

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 10 Nov 2014 92,923 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 10 Nov 2014 92,923 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 30 Oct 2013 84,160 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

engine oil level v low

nearside headlamp washer damaged

Pass 30 Oct 2013 84,160 miles

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

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

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

engine oil level v low

nearside headlamp washer damaged

Pass 19 Nov 2012 78,292 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2012 78,292 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Nov 2011 72,521 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 65,087 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 58,072 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2009 58,072 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2008 52,175 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2008 52,175 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Nov 2007 47,818 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 41,224 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2005 32,170 miles

Nearside door mirror glass broken (Distorted View) †Nearsidde front tyre worn on outer edge † †(Advice Replacement of Above)

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 SVK is a 2002 Subaru Forester in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 SVK, 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 OV52 SVK registered?

OV52 SVK is a 2002 Subaru Forester, first registered on 25 November 2002.

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