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SP52 HSF

2002 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

161,774 mi
Last recorded161,774 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2013
Typical for 2002 Subaru Forester90,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP52 HSF
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2013 161,774 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2013 161,764 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Aug 2012 154,919 miles

Exhaust system corroded and rear silencer outer casing detached

Fail 30 Jul 2012 154,829 miles

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

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

Exhaust system corroded and rear silencer outer casing detached

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Aug 2011 135,482 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 16 Aug 2011 135,482 miles

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

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 26 Jul 2010 120,047 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 18 Aug 2009 106,677 miles

Cut in nearside rear tyre but not deep enough to expose cord

Rear silencer corroded

Fail 18 Aug 2009 106,677 miles

Cut in nearside rear tyre but not deep enough to expose cord

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

Rear silencer corroded

Pass 6 Aug 2008 93,965 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2006 75,744 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2005 75,685 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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SP52 HSF 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 66.7%.

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 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 SP52 HSF, 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 SP52 HSF registered?

SP52 HSF is a 2002 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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