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SV52 DXA

2002 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

85,032 mi
Last recorded85,032 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2013
Typical for 2002 Subaru Forester90,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV52 DXA
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2013 85,032 miles

Engine management light on

Engine oil reading below "min" level

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Jan 2013 85,032 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Engine management light on

Engine oil reading below "min" level

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2012 77,458 miles

ENGINE OIL LEVEL LOW.

GENERAL UNDERBODY SURFACE CORROSION

L/H/F INDICATOR LENS CRACKED.

SOME MARKS AND CORROSION AT BODY.

Pass 25 Feb 2011 68,882 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2011 68,882 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

EML On

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 18 Feb 2010 59,738 miles

EXHAUST CORRODED.

R/H/F SEATBELT FLUFFING AT EDGES.

REAR WIPER NOT CLEARING PROPERLY.

SLIGHT WEAR AT FRONT BRAKE DISCS.

Pass 24 Feb 2009 49,936 miles

BATTERY SLIGHTLY LOOSE.

DRIVERS SEATBELT FLUFFING SLIGHTLY AT EDGES.

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON AT DASH.

ENGINE OIL LEVEL SLIGHTLY LOW.

Pass 3 Oct 2007 34,809 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 25,900 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2006 25,900 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 22 Sep 2005 18,588 miles

exhaust heat shield insecure

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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SV52 DXA is a 2002 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 SV52 DXA, 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 SV52 DXA registered?

SV52 DXA is a 2002 Subaru Forester, first registered on 6 September 2002.

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