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PX52 OBY

2002 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

157,997 mi
Last recorded157,997 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2012
Typical for 2002 Subaru Forester90,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX52 OBY
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2012 157,997 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2012 157,997 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2011 143,561 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Oct 2010 129,599 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2010 129,599 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2009 115,566 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 100,145 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 82,036 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 61,793 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2005 43,362 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 OBY is a 2002 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 OBY, 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 OBY registered?

PX52 OBY is a 2002 Subaru Forester, first registered on 15 November 2002.

Is PX52 OBY safe to buy?

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