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RE52 BUF

2002 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

161,760 mi
Last recorded161,760 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2016
Typical for 2002 Subaru Forester90,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE52 BUF
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2016 161,760 miles

Advise 3 x brake pipes to rear valve has corrosion which are just acceptable.

Pass 9 Jun 2015 143,255 miles

Advise surface corrosion to brake pipes to rear valve.

Pass 22 Aug 2014 131,602 miles

Advise Bumper has been repaired with tape.

advise front dics pads to be checked with wheels off

advise slight play in o/s/f tie bar link

advise slightly damp with oil around n/s/r damper

Fail 15 Aug 2014 131,559 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

advise front dics pads to be checked with wheels off

advise slight play in o/s/f tie bar link

advise slightly damp with oil around n/s/r damper

Pass 20 Aug 2012 127,151 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 122,071 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2010 117,333 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 111,504 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 109,479 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 92,495 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 78,771 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2005 60,122 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2005 60,122 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 BUF is a 2002 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 BUF, 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 BUF registered?

RE52 BUF is a 2002 Subaru Forester, first registered on 5 November 2002.

Is RE52 BUF safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE52 BUF shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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