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PL51 EUU

2002 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

170,242 mi
Last recorded170,242 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2019
Typical for 2002 Subaru Forester90,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL51 EUU
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2019 170,242 miles

both rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 15 Feb 2018 164,524 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 162,605 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine management light on

Fail 1 Mar 2017 162,600 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine management light on

Pass 7 Dec 2015 153,257 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 146,136 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Sep 2013 135,851 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 123,961 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2011 112,161 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 100,765 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2009 87,913 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 72,608 miles

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

chips in windscrean near limit

Pass 27 Sep 2007 58,330 miles

small stone chips in windscrean

Fail 27 Sep 2007 58,330 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

small stone chips in windscrean

Pass 15 Jan 2007 53,220 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2007 53,220 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Jan 2006 46,116 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 EUU is a 2002 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 PL51 EUU, 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 PL51 EUU registered?

PL51 EUU is a 2002 Subaru Forester, first registered on 30 January 2002.

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