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SJ52 OBT

2002 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

123,473 mi
Last recorded123,473 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2016
Typical for 2002 Subaru Forester90,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ52 OBT
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2016 123,473 miles

all underside components have slight corrosion on surfaces

alternator belt shreading need attention a.s,.a.p

slight corrosion on all brake pipes

Pass 9 Feb 2015 115,410 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Feb 2014 107,921 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 25 Feb 2013 99,299 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 89,099 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 80,811 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 72,536 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 67,883 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 65,949 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

Pass 10 Sep 2007 61,899 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2006 48,249 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 22 Sep 2006 48,249 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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SJ52 OBT is a 2002 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 SJ52 OBT, 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 SJ52 OBT registered?

SJ52 OBT is a 2002 Subaru Forester, first registered on 27 September 2002.

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The MOT history for SJ52 OBT shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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