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SA52 XMY

2002 Subaru Forester

Maroon Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

136,324 mi
Last recorded136,324 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2015
Typical for 2002 Subaru Forester90,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA52 XMY
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2002
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2015 136,324 miles

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear anti roll bar links slightly worn

all brake pipes not coated slightly corroded

child seats on rear seat unable to properly check belts

underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 10 Sep 2015 136,324 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe leaking beside tank (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear anti roll bar links slightly worn

all brake pipes not coated slightly corroded

child seats on rear seat unable to properly check belts

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2014 129,126 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2014 129,126 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Oct 2013 122,060 miles

Brake pedal rubber starting to split

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Sep 2013 122,060 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal rubber starting to split

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

E.M.L on

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 116,083 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

air bag warning lamp on

eml light on

fuel filler badly corroded

rear brake pipes corroded

rear tyres perished but not showing cord

Fail 28 Sep 2012 116,083 miles

rear brake pipes corroded

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

air bag warning lamp on

eml light on

fuel filler badly corroded

rear tyres perished but not showing cord

Pass 7 Sep 2011 111,089 miles

Brake pedal rubber worn

Engine management light on

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

Fail 27 Sep 2010 105,843 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 27 Sep 2010 105,843 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 89,460 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2009 89,460 miles

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 1 Feb 2008 68,132 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2006 48,095 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2005 28,497 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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SA52 XMY is a 2002 Subaru Forester in Maroon with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 SA52 XMY, 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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SA52 XMY is a 2002 Subaru Forester, first registered on 18 October 2002.

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