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SV52 ONH

2002 Subaru Forester

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2017
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

141,665 mi
Last recorded141,665 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2017
Typical for 2002 Subaru Forester90,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV52 ONH
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Fail 4 Oct 2017 141,665 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at cat flang to mid box (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded spring turret (2.4.A.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking at steering rack (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Oct 2016 131,950 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

O/S/R tyre perished

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

Oil leak at engine

Power steering belt perished

Various brake pipes corroded

Fail 4 Oct 2016 131,530 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

O/S/R tyre perished

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Oil leak at engine

Power steering belt perished

Various brake pipes corroded

Pass 8 Oct 2015 118,580 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Both (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlight Deterioated Affecting Beam Pattern Slightly

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Various Bushes Deterioated

Various Parts Of Sills Started Corroding

Fail 8 Oct 2015 118,580 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe leaking To Union (3.6.A.1)

Rear Braking system leaking Union Next To Tank Leaking (3.6.A.1)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Both (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlight Deterioated Affecting Beam Pattern Slightly

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Various Bushes Deterioated

Various Parts Of Sills Started Corroding

Pass 28 Oct 2014 108,736 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

various brake pipes corroded

various rear suspension bushes deteriorated

Fail 28 Oct 2014 108,736 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

various brake pipes corroded

various rear suspension bushes deteriorated

Pass 22 Nov 2013 98,618 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 19 Nov 2013 98,534 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 23 Nov 2012 88,646 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Nov 2012 88,646 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Nov 2011 72,627 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

on the road sounds like a rear bearing could be going

Fail 3 Nov 2011 72,626 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

heat sheilds loose

on the road sounds like a rear bearing could be going

Pass 29 Nov 2010 60,348 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 55,663 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2009 55,663 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 28 Oct 2008 50,526 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 43,388 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 37,286 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2005 29,866 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2005 29,865 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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 ONH is a 2002 Subaru Forester in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 ONH, 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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SV52 ONH is a 2002 Subaru Forester, first registered on 31 October 2002.

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