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RA52 MZZ

2002 Subaru Forester

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2023
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

125,019 mi
Last recorded125,019 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2022
Typical for 2002 Subaru Forester90,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA52 MZZ
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2022 125,019 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Feb 2022 125,019 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 121,850 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2020 121,848 miles

Stop lamp(s) not working both outer (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Nov 2019 119,205 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Nov 2018 118,833 miles

Headlamp beam converters fitted

Pass 19 Sep 2017 115,309 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2016 110,687 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 109,239 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 104,474 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 90,445 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 82,006 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 73,256 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 63,181 miles

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

front no plate cracked and faded.

Pass 15 Dec 2006 48,914 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2005 36,791 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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RA52 MZZ is a 2002 Subaru Forester in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 RA52 MZZ, 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 RA52 MZZ registered?

RA52 MZZ is a 2002 Subaru Forester, first registered on 30 December 2002.

Is RA52 MZZ safe to buy?

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