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SP52 MZT

2002 Subaru Forester

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

115,983 mi
Last recorded115,983 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2018
Typical for 2002 Subaru Forester90,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP52 MZT
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2018 115,983 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2018 115,983 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe excessively corroded both main at rear junction (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture leaking (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jun 2017 105,470 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears at tank (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Outer both cv boots burst

Fail 29 Jun 2017 105,470 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at cat (7.1.2)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears at tank (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Outer both cv boots burst

Pass 24 Sep 2016 99,437 miles

Centre Rear seat belt not fully tested due to dog guard fitted

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases very slight leak (7.1.2)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

all flexible brake pipe metal ends starting to rust

both front to rear and front metal brake pipes starting to corrode

both rear struts slightly damp

front cross member starting to corrode

one exhaust bracket broken but system still secure

Pass 21 Sep 2015 93,115 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil strut (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil strut (2.7.3)

reverse lights inoperative

small holes in front crossmember

Fail 21 Sep 2015 93,115 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported bracket broken (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil strut (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil strut (2.7.3)

reverse lights inoperative

small holes in front crossmember

Pass 1 Sep 2014 83,223 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 74,858 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Sep 2012 69,716 miles

Engine management light on at time of test.

Fail 26 Sep 2012 69,716 miles

Engine management light on at time of test.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Sep 2011 63,396 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2011 63,396 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Sep 2010 55,400 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2010 55,400 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2009 47,742 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2009 47,742 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Sep 2008 39,810 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2008 39,808 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 10 Sep 2007 31,201 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS ADVISORY †NEARSIDE REAR TYRE HAS NAIL IN TREAD AND CRACKING IN TREAD ADVISORY †EXHAUST INTER AND TAIL PIPE ADVISORY †OFFSIDE REAR TYRE ON LIMITS

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 Sep 2007 31,201 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS ADVISORY †NEARSIDE REAR TYRE HAS NAIL IN TREAD AND CRACKING IN TREAD ADVISORY †EXHAUST INTER AND TAIL PIPE ADVISORY †OFFSIDE REAR TYRE ON LIMITS

Pass 15 Sep 2006 25,993 miles

nearside front tyre worn on outside edge(ADVISORY ONLY)

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 MZT is a 2002 Subaru Forester in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 MZT, 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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SP52 MZT is a 2002 Subaru Forester, first registered on 27 September 2002.

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