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PX52 OAU

2002 Subaru Forester

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2022
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

160,852 mi
Last recorded160,852 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2021
Typical for 2002 Subaru Forester90,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX52 OAU
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 9 Dec 2021 160,852 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2020 150,105 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2019 143,773 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2018 137,022 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2017 131,540 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 123,924 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2015 116,641 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2014 108,349 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

nearside rear tyre deteriorated

Pass 16 Dec 2013 103,484 miles

nearside rear tyre sidewall deteriorated

Pass 17 Dec 2012 96,407 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 89,280 miles

Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Dec 2010 81,185 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2009 72,177 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 54,281 miles

corrosion on brake discs

Pass 15 Jun 2007 45,042 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 31,852 miles

corrosion on brake discs

Pass 25 Oct 2005 28,508 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 OAU 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 100%.

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 PX52 OAU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PX52 OAU registered?

PX52 OAU is a 2002 Subaru Forester, first registered on 9 December 2002.

Is PX52 OAU safe to buy?

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