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SV52 OMR

2002 Subaru Forester

Red Lpg 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

122,086 mi
Last recorded122,086 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2017
Typical for 2002 Subaru Forester90,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV52 OMR
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 19 Dec 2017 122,086 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

mil light on

Pass 4 Jan 2017 118,280 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

mil light on

Fail 4 Jan 2017 118,280 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

mil light on

Pass 18 Dec 2015 113,775 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

mil light on

Fail 18 Dec 2015 113,775 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

mil light on

Pass 24 Dec 2014 110,920 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

mil light on

Pass 23 Dec 2013 107,450 miles

front brake back plates corroded

Pass 14 Dec 2012 102,310 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2011 95,010 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2010 89,022 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 78,376 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2009 78,376 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Oct 2008 71,829 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 66,041 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2007 66,041 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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)

Pass 23 Oct 2006 52,858 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2005 39,555 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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 OMR is a 2002 Subaru Forester in Red with a 1,994cc lpg 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 OMR, 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 OMR registered?

SV52 OMR is a 2002 Subaru Forester, first registered on 30 October 2002.

Is SV52 OMR safe to buy?

The MOT history for SV52 OMR shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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