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PX52 EPZ

2002 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

157,665 mi
Last recorded157,665 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2018
Typical for 2002 Subaru Forester90,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX52 EPZ
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2018 157,665 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Nov 2018 157,520 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength mounting points on sub frame (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength top of wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength mounting points on subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength top of wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cracked on weld line centre box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

engine management light on but not effecting emissions

Pass 29 Nov 2017 152,345 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing thin on outer edge

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

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2016 145,172 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2016 145,171 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2015 137,637 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2015 137,633 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2014 129,848 miles

back box poor condition

engine light on

Fail 11 Nov 2014 129,846 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

back box poor condition

engine light on

Pass 22 Oct 2013 120,206 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front tyres low on edges

Pass 23 Oct 2012 112,995 miles

Nearside Front 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)

back box poor condition

engine light on

Pass 26 Oct 2011 104,771 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2011 104,767 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Offside Inner Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Inner Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

n/s/f tyre low on edges

Pass 29 Sep 2010 94,404 miles

both front tyres low inner edges

front pads low

Pass 24 Sep 2009 82,901 miles

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

both front tyres getting low inside edge

both rear tyres have splits on inner walls

Pass 26 Sep 2008 72,713 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 62,574 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 47,250 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2005 32,136 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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PX52 EPZ is a 2002 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2002 Subaru Forester models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 90,215 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 PX52 EPZ, 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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PX52 EPZ is a 2002 Subaru Forester, first registered on 21 September 2002.

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