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RL52 VYG

2002 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2017
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

179,908 mi
Last recorded179,908 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2016
Typical for 2002 Subaru Forester90,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL52 VYG
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2016 179,908 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2015 164,657 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Jun 2014 154,993 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 153,606 miles

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

rear tyres worn on edges

Fail 20 Jun 2013 153,606 miles

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

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

rear tyres worn on edges

Pass 22 Nov 2012 152,027 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 144,213 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 132,996 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2009 116,175 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2009 116,175 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Dec 2008 101,892 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 91,790 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 81,627 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2005 69,443 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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RL52 VYG is a 2002 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 RL52 VYG, 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 RL52 VYG registered?

RL52 VYG is a 2002 Subaru Forester, first registered on 27 November 2002.

Is RL52 VYG safe to buy?

The MOT history for RL52 VYG shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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