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PX52 OCM

2002 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

112,643 mi
Last recorded112,643 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2015
Typical for 2002 Subaru Forester90,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2015 112,643 miles

Nearside Front Inner driveshaft gator damaged

Nearside Rear bumper insecure

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush lateral bar/diff support both sides bushes slightly worn (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Nov 2015 112,643 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Front Inner driveshaft gator damaged

Nearside Rear bumper insecure

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush lateral bar/diff support both sides bushes slightly worn (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Oct 2015 111,690 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both rear link arms (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp aim too low both lamps (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 97,606 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 87,727 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2013 87,727 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Fail 28 Aug 2012 67,532 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

exhaust deteriorating

Pass 28 Aug 2012 67,532 miles

exhaust deteriorating

Pass 27 Aug 2011 50,302 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2010 49,802 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2009 48,086 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2008 44,328 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2007 38,913 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 32,386 miles

o/s rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 4 Oct 2005 25,795 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 OCM is a 2002 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 OCM, 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 OCM registered?

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

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