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PX52 OBE

2002 Subaru Forester

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2020
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

181,754 mi
Last recorded181,754 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2019
Typical for 2002 Subaru Forester90,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2019 181,754 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2018 180,467 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2016 165,384 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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rear tyres worn on outer edge

Pass 9 Oct 2015 156,477 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

both head lamps have poor beam images

Fail 8 Oct 2015 156,477 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases cat (7.1.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has a product on the light source so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear section (7.1.2)

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

both head lamps have poor beam images

exhaust system corroded

Pass 24 Oct 2014 146,601 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2009 105,221 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 25 Nov 2008 100,952 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 94,699 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2007 94,699 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Nov 2006 84,075 miles

nail in n/s front tyre

o/s headlight lens cracked

Pass 23 Nov 2005 64,977 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 OBE is a 2002 Subaru Forester in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 OBE, 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 OBE is a 2002 Subaru Forester, first registered on 30 November 2002.

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