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PX52 OAZ

2002 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2017
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

117,116 mi
Last recorded117,116 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2016
Typical for 2002 Subaru Forester90,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX52 OAZ
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2016 117,116 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2015 103,469 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

elm ligth on.

Pass 3 Oct 2014 80,589 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2013 68,425 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 63,859 miles

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

exhaust system has parts slightly corroded

Pass 24 Oct 2011 61,013 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 56,258 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 50,320 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 44,649 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 37,758 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 29,277 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2005 23,051 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2005 23,051 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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 OAZ is a 2002 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 OAZ, 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 PX52 OAZ registered?

PX52 OAZ is a 2002 Subaru Forester, first registered on 31 October 2002.

Is PX52 OAZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for PX52 OAZ shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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