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SV52 DXJ

2002 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

123,026 mi
Last recorded123,026 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2013
Typical for 2002 Subaru Forester90,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV52 DXJ
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2013 123,026 miles

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

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

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 15 Aug 2012 119,360 miles

exhaust rusty outer skin

Pass 1 Sep 2011 112,831 miles

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

Exhaust heat shields loose

Front number plate in poor condition

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear number plate in poor condition

Fail 19 Aug 2011 112,831 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Exhaust heat shields loose

Front number plate in poor condition

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear number plate in poor condition

Pass 2 Sep 2010 105,189 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 96,963 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2009 96,963 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2008 93,279 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 82,770 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 69,095 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2005 56,397 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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SV52 DXJ is a 2002 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 SV52 DXJ, 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 DXJ registered?

SV52 DXJ is a 2002 Subaru Forester, first registered on 11 September 2002.

Is SV52 DXJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SV52 DXJ shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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