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RE52 BTU

2002 Subaru Forester

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2020
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

157,904 mi
Last recorded157,904 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2019
Typical for 2002 Subaru Forester90,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE52 BTU
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 11 Sep 2019 157,904 miles

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

some under body corrosion

Pass 2 May 2018 153,955 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn outer edge

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush Both sides (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2017 147,326 miles

Exhaust corroded

Pass 21 Jul 2016 141,809 miles

exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 17 Jul 2015 131,407 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 21 Jul 2014 120,024 miles

anti roll bar bushes worn

rear sub frame bushes worn

Pass 27 Jun 2013 110,723 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2012 101,584 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 92,762 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2010 90,505 miles

exhaust rear box corroded.front pipe heat shield insicure.

Pass 15 Sep 2009 81,321 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2008 73,502 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 62,630 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 50,309 miles

off side front tyre tread worn unevenly and is bald at the edge.

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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RE52 BTU is a 2002 Subaru Forester in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 RE52 BTU, 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 RE52 BTU registered?

RE52 BTU is a 2002 Subaru Forester, first registered on 26 September 2002.

Is RE52 BTU safe to buy?

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