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SN52 UJA

2002 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

96,696 mi
Last recorded96,696 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2013
Typical for 2002 Subaru Forester90,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN52 UJA
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Fail 29 Oct 2013 96,696 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Exhaust front pipe heat shields loose. Corrosion starting in front suspension struts & lower arms, rear chassis legs, fuel filler pipework & brake pipes. Small nail offside front tyre tread.

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

Pass 22 Oct 2012 89,035 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2011 77,999 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2010 69,626 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 51,567 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 51,265 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 41,749 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2006 35,377 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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SN52 UJA is a 2002 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 SN52 UJA, 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 SN52 UJA registered?

SN52 UJA is a 2002 Subaru Forester, first registered on 27 September 2002.

Is SN52 UJA safe to buy?

The MOT history for SN52 UJA shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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