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PL51 ETY

2002 Subaru Forester

Maroon Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2023
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

172,818 mi
Last recorded172,818 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2023
Typical for 2002 Subaru Forester90,215 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL51 ETY
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2002
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Fail 16 Jan 2023 172,818 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Offside Rear Inner Body insecure Within 30cm of structural component (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut mounting likely to fail Strut turret excessively corroded (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Macpherson strut mounting likely to fail Strut turret excessively corroded (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Plastic sill covers fitted as standard not allowing full inspection

Pass 19 Jan 2022 167,068 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at the front of the fuel tank advise replacement (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 161,315 miles

Front brake back plates are corroded advise repair

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Lower Body not fully secure body sill (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded advise repair (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Body not fully secure body sill (6.2.2 (a) (i))

plastic sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 31 Jan 2020 157,981 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin and the brake is binding slightly (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2019 149,137 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 10 Jan 2019 149,116 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2018 142,638 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed rubbing on shock (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 23 Jan 2018 142,618 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed rubbing on shock (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 11 Jan 2017 134,890 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Jan 2017 134,889 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jan 2016 126,965 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2016 126,964 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded strut top (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded strut top (2.4.A.3)

Pass 15 Jan 2015 116,927 miles

the exhaust flange at the rear of the cat is deteriorated but is not blowing

the rear box and tail exhaust is deteriorated but is not blowing

Pass 28 Jan 2014 106,196 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2014 106,196 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Jan 2013 91,730 miles

the n/s front wiper blade is spliting on both ends

Pass 23 Jan 2012 78,304 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Fail 19 Jan 2011 62,697 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Jan 2011 62,697 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 54,394 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2010 54,394 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2009 46,127 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 40,158 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 33,161 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 27,177 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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PL51 ETY is a 2002 Subaru Forester in Maroon with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 PL51 ETY, 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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PL51 ETY is a 2002 Subaru Forester, first registered on 15 February 2002.

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