MOT Status
ValidMileage
132,253 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Brake backing plate corroded
Offside Rear Brake backing plate corroded
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
exhaust flange corroded middle to front
exhaust flange deteriorated
Central exhaust flange deteriorated
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Central exhaust flange deteriorated
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
exhaust center flange deteriorated
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
both rear tyres uneven wear and perished
exhaust center flange deteriorated
offside front slight brake bind
exhaust rear silencer slight leak of gases
front exhaust heat shield rattle
Headlamps slight deterioration
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
both front anti roll bar drop links slight play and dust covers deteriorated
front anti roll bar d bushes slight wear
offside front headlamp poor image
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
both front anti roll bar drop links slight play and dust covers deteriorated
front anti roll bar d bushes slight wear
offside front headlamp poor image
front exhaust covers deteriorated
front tyres slight wear inner edges
rear exhaust mount broken
rear exhaust mount broken
rear exhaust mount broken
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
o/s headlamp beam pattern poor
Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
o/s headlamp beam pattern poor
How Reliable is the Subaru Forester?
Based on 456,470 MOT tests across 33,044 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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RF52 AXY is a 2002 Subaru Forester in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.
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 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 RF52 AXY, 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 RF52 AXY registered?
RF52 AXY is a 2002 Subaru Forester, first registered on 11 November 2002.
Is RF52 AXY safe to buy?
The MOT history for RF52 AXY shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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