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SJ52 OCB

2002 Subaru Forester

Maroon Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

87,543 mi
Last recorded87,543 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2017
Typical for 2002 Subaru Forester90,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ52 OCB
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2002
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2017 87,543 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% 1 section out (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel arch corroded

Offside Rear tyre cracking inbetween tread not severe

Oil leak gearbox area? ()

both rear axle traling arms FRONT BUSHES SPLITTING chalked up

engine management light on? also misfire and just got through on co2 reading

exhaust heatshield on front pipe y joint loose

plastic underfloor panels ftd which obscure some checkable items note some loose

Pass 13 Dec 2016 85,841 miles

N/S/ door mirror insecure.

Oil leak onto exhaust.

Fail 8 Dec 2016 85,841 miles

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

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

N/S/ door mirror insecure.

Oil leak onto exhaust.

Pass 9 Oct 2015 84,104 miles

Engine management light on

Gearbox oil leak

Fail 7 Oct 2015 84,104 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine management light on

Gearbox oil leak

Offside Front Drive shaft boot split

Pass 17 Mar 2014 79,366 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2013 78,410 miles

gearbox oil leak

Pass 5 Oct 2011 70,711 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2011 70,711 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2010 66,331 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 63,038 miles

n/s/f brake disc inner face corroded slightly

Pass 28 Jul 2008 53,907 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

both front tyre treads have slight scrubbing on edges

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

o/s/r tyre tread scrubbing edges

Pass 8 Aug 2007 52,432 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 43,698 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 OCB is a 2002 Subaru Forester in Maroon with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 OCB, 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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SJ52 OCB is a 2002 Subaru Forester, first registered on 30 October 2002.

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