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SP52 NBF

2002 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2021
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

158,960 mi
Last recorded158,960 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2020
Typical for 2002 Subaru Forester90,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP52 NBF
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2020 158,960 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 155,885 miles

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Aug 2018 149,154 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 144,083 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 139,667 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2015 136,901 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 133,174 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 15 Sep 2014 133,174 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2013 127,919 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 121,960 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 114,539 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 104,783 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 93,078 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 82,224 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2007 71,559 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 61,412 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Oct 2005 48,782 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 NBF is a 2002 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 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 SP52 NBF, 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 NBF registered?

SP52 NBF is a 2002 Subaru Forester, first registered on 13 November 2002.

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