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50+ data pointsMOT History
Central Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively NS and OS (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Coil spring corroded NS and OS (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Headlamp lens slightly defective NS and OS (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Front Coil spring corroded NS and OS (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre pipe split (6.1.2 (a))
Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn NS and OS (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Coil spring corroded NS and OS (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Coil spring corroded Both front and both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively NS and OS (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Headlamp lens slightly defective NS and OS are frosted (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Outer rim damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Centre belt (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All NS and OS bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NS and OS inner wheel arch areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear NS outer sill area and the OS rear lower and outer sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn NS and OS (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Lower sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect NS and OS (5.3.2 (d))
Coil spring corroded Both front and both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively NS and OS (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Headlamp lens slightly defective NS and OS are frosted (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Outer rim damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Centre belt (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All NS and OS bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NS and OS inner wheel arch areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear NS outer sill area and the OS rear lower and outer sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Coil spring corroded Both front and both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre section underneath the exhaust heat shields (6.1.2 (a))
Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NS and OS (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect NS and OS (5.3.2 (d))
Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All NS and OS bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NS and OS lower and outer sill areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Surface co-sign to rear under body and chassis sill covers fitted
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Both rear arches (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Surface co-sign to rear under body and chassis sill covers fitted
Central Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Coil spring corroded Both front and both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NS and OS are worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn NS and OS trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Coil spring corroded Both front and both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NS and OS are worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres are perished in the tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NS and OS (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Centre belt (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect NS and OS (5.3.2 (b))
Rear bumper damaged at the NSR
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement NS and OS (2.4.G.2)
coil spring corroded Both front and both rear springs (2.4.C.1b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement NS and OS (2.4.G.2)
coil spring corroded Both front and both rear springs (2.4.C.1b)
NSF tyre sidewall and tread pattern are perished
Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement NS and OS (2.4.G.2)
Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement NS and OS (2.4.G.2)
NSF tyre is perished in the outer sidewall
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Inner boot (2.5.C.1a)
Rear coil spring corroded NS and OS (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
EML light lit on dashboard.
Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
EML light lit on dashboard.
Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
brake anti slip pad
clutch anti slip pad
engine management warning lamp on
front disc deteriorated
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both side rear antirollbar drop link bushes starting to perish
exhaust system corroding
underside of engine covered,unable to assess fully
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RN51 ULU is a 2002 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 RN51 ULU, 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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RN51 ULU is a 2002 Subaru Forester, first registered on 18 January 2002.
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