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PJ52 OSE

2002 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

162,381 mi
Last recorded162,381 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2012
Typical for 2002 Subaru Forester90,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ52 OSE
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2012 162,381 miles

front discs worn

Fail 5 Jan 2012 162,381 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front discs worn

Pass 10 Jan 2011 153,886 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

front brake discs corroded on inside faces

Pass 9 Nov 2009 142,441 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Nov 2008 130,210 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2008 129,704 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Nov 2007 108,093 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 96,475 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2005 74,461 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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PJ52 OSE is a 2002 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 PJ52 OSE, 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 PJ52 OSE registered?

PJ52 OSE is a 2002 Subaru Forester, first registered on 20 December 2002.

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