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SL52 DWY

2002 Subaru Forester

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

178,011 mi
Last recorded178,011 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2017
Typical for 2002 Subaru Forester90,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL52 DWY
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2017 178,011 miles

Corrosion in various places especially rear subframe, ok at time of test.

Pass 26 May 2016 173,544 miles
Fail 26 May 2016 173,540 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 20 May 2015 167,487 miles
Fail 20 May 2015 167,487 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 May 2014 159,769 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2013 149,771 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 141,469 miles

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

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 30 Dec 2010 137,328 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2010 137,328 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Sep 2009 129,611 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2009 129,611 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Sep 2008 116,582 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 29 Aug 2007 102,680 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2006 74,686 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2005 49,971 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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SL52 DWY is a 2002 Subaru Forester in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SL52 DWY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SL52 DWY registered?

SL52 DWY is a 2002 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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