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SV52 HJD

2002 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

201,248 mi
Last recorded201,248 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2018
Typical for 2002 Subaru Forester90,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2018 201,248 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 190,280 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 175,569 miles

Centre Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion on box section below radiator (6.1.B.2)

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

lower steering column rubber grommet loose

Fail 16 Mar 2016 175,569 miles

Centre Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion on box section below radiator (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

lower steering column rubber grommet loose

Pass 12 Mar 2015 160,523 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 143,350 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 123,576 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 Mar 2013 123,575 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 28 Mar 2012 105,939 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2012 105,939 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2011 92,223 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2011 92,223 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2010 89,282 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2009 85,543 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 79,106 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2008 79,106 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2006 69,019 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 HJD is a 2002 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 HJD, 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 HJD registered?

SV52 HJD is a 2002 Subaru Forester, first registered on 27 September 2002.

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